LLT have marked International Day of the Older Person on 1st October 2021 with the launch of 7 days of Moving Prompts …. a small, simple but potentially impactful tool to encourage and prompt more frequent movement across the day. #7days #MMYM We know that those that move the least have the most to gain. We…
An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Falls Prevention Service in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire. As a Falls Prevention Health Trainer, you will help to reduce falls and fall-related injuries within Cambridgeshire. Job Role: In line with NICE guidance and the local community level falls prevention pathway, be responsible…
Salary: £25.175 FTE (NHS Band 4 ,1-4 years’ experience). Hours: 18-21 Hours per week Contract: Permanent Location: Based in the Hillingdon area Closing date for receipt of applications: 9am on Friday 8th October 2021. Interviews will be held: Monday 18th October 2021 ALL APPLICANTS MUST HOLD A FULL DRIVING LICENCE AND HAVE ACCESS TO A CAR Are you…
AHS Wellbeing are currently looking for Postural Stability Instructors, Otago Instructors, Level 4 fitness professionals and volunteers to join our team and help us deliver a falls prevention programme in locations throughout West Sussex. Further information can be found on our website. We offer good rates of pay and regular hours. If you are interested…
This brief statement explains our reasoning behind our decision to no longer deliver CBE (Sit Tall, Sit Strong (STSS): The Chair-Based Exercise Programme for Older Adults & Disabled Adults) as a Qualification with an awarding body.
System Fitness is a Community Interest Company aiming to promote and improve the fitness of the over 50’s in South Birmingham areas. We are looking for an experienced part time trainer to provide temporary cover for classes with the potential for providing regular classes. You should have experience of working with older people (over 50)…
Salary: Band 4 £21,892 – £24,157 Depending in experience plus LW & Pro Rata for Part time. Hours: 3 – 5 days per week Contract: Permanent Location: Based in the Hillingdon area Closing date for receipt of applications: 9am on Friday 11th June 2021. Interviews will be held: Monday 21st June 2021 ALL APPLICANTS MUST HOLD A FULL…
If you are passionate about providing a service which can directly impact older people, then this role, working within our Falls Prevention team is for you. Covid-19 has had a significant impact on the older, more vulnerable population who are finding they have had little opportunity for essential exercise. We are seeking someone who is…
Later Life Training are delighted to thank the BGS Falls and Bone Health SIG for their financial support of MMYM. Set up in 2001, this popular SIG acts as a focus for multidisciplinary interest and expertise on fall prevention and bone health and aims to provide an interface with other relevant organisations. MMYM has been running 3…
A new research paper has been published in Age & Ageing on the real life implementation of FaME in 10 local authorities across the East Midlands region of England. The abstract is available here. Key points: 348 adults mean age 76.8 years, 73% were female Only 41% completed ≥75% of classes (6 month programme). Lots of…
