Falls Prevention Team - Improving Balance and Strength Information and advice on how to improve your strength and balance and registering on a sixteen-week course to keep you on your feet. Preventing Slips, Trips, Falls and Injury! The qualified Falls Prevention Team will support you through a targeted exercise programme which will improve your balance, strength and mobility and help you maintain your health, independence and quality of life. To be eligible for the service you must: be aged 60 or over live or be registered with a GP in Blackburn with Darwen and meet one of the following criteria: have a history of falling have had a recent fall have a fear of falling be at risk of falling have reduced mobility How will the training CLASSES benefit me? Make everyday activities easier Increase confidence and reduce fear of falling Feel safe exercising under expert supervision Get advice on other beneficial exercise and reducing the risk of future falls Talk to other people who have the same experiences Keep motivated and have fun! George's story Find out about the difference Falls Prevention Team made to George's life. Booking for this event has now closed.