Community Resouces
Based on your answers we believe that the links below will be able to provide you with guidance and resources to progress on your health journey.
Did you know that there are a number of things that you can do to reduce your risk of having a fall?
All the pieces need to be in place and work well together to lower your chance of falling.
Use our Falls prevention jigsaw to get more information and examples of how you can stay steady and lower your risk.
Community Links
Age Connects Café – Holton Road, Barry | All our staff and volunteers are trained as Dementia Friends and they consider all of their activities as dementia friendly. This service is for people aged 60+.
Dewis Cymru | A website which is regularly updated with services and support in your local area. You can filter the search results for things you need help with across a whole range of sectors, services and specialities.
Physical Opportunities
Golden Pass Scheme – Vale of Glamorgan | This project offers Vale residents aged 60+ the opportunity to access eight free sessions of sport and physical activity in their community.
The Active Leisure Scheme | is an initiative designed to encourage people aged 50 and over to take part in regular physical activity.
Tai Chi | Tai Chi has health benefits regardless age or levels of fitness.
Home Safety
Care & Repair Cymru | is a Welsh charity helping older people to live independently through repairs, adaptations and home maintenance.
Preventing falls in your home | RoSPA is a leading voice in health and safety that campaigns to reduce avoidable accidents at home, on the road, at work and at leisure.
Other Resources
Get Up and Go | The booklet tackles common myths about falling. A checklist helps you to decide whether you’re at risk and there’s plenty of advice on how you can reduce your chances of having a fall by improving your balance, muscle strength and more.
