An older person dies every five hours as a result of a fall according to the latest national figures released, and now a campaign to cut the number of falls has been launched in Cheshire East.
Cheshire East Council's health improvement team and its partners are running low cost classes for those aged 65 and over.
The classes are called 'Be Steady Be Safe' and are designed to improve balance, strength and confidence.
Cabinet member in charge of health and adult social care, Councillor Janet Clowes, said: "These classes are ideal for anyone who is worried about falling, has suffered a fall or is experiencing poor balance or mobility.
"Poor strength and balance are key risk factors in falls but these can be improved with specially designed exercises."
The classes take place at Oakmere on Spath Lane, Handforth from 11.15am to 12.15pm on Thursdays - at a cost of £2 and no booking is required.
Organisers can be contacted on 01270 685794 or via email [email protected].
