
The Community Falls Strength and Balance Exercise Service offers a structured programme of progressive strength and balance exercises to support people aged 65 and older who are at risk of falling (or aged 50 and older if you have had any falls in the last 12 months due to a condition that affects your balance e.g., Stroke/ Parkinson’s disease, etc).
This service is now available across the following areas of Essex:
We provide exercise sessions at community venues or, where required, in your home, depending on individual needs and availability.
Our service is designed to:
All programmes are tailored to individual needs and delivered by trained professionals, following NICE guidelines (2025) and best practice.
You can access this service if you:
We accept self-referrals, as well as referrals from GPs, health and social care professionals, and community organisations.
Assessments will use standard tools recommended by national guidelines, including:
You can self-refer by completing the Contact Us form below (please include all requested details), or by contacting us:
Tel: 0300 300 1843 – speak to our service admin
Email us: FallsStrength&BalanceExerciseService@nelft.nhs.uk
The service operates Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30, excluding bank holidays.
If you have any questions regarding clinical eligibility, referral pathways, or programme suitability, please contact the Falls Strength and Balance Service Lead:
Tel: 0300 300 1843
Email us: FallsStrength&BalanceExerciseService@nelft.nhs.uk
Clinicians can refer patients in two ways:
Patients should meet one of the following:
And must meet all of the following:
Patients are not suitable if they have any of the following uncontrolled conditions or limitations: