Do you want to improve your balance and mobility?

Increase your confidence, remain independent and in your own home for longer with our free, 26-week evidence-based Otago exercise programme, Stand Strong.

Take part in strength and balance classes, receive prescribed home exercises as well as education on how to reduce risk factors for falls.

Available in a range of community venues across Cheshire East or take part online, with weekly live classes and access to on-demand videos.

We are also working in partnership with Bollington Health & Leisure to deliver our Stand Strong classes at their facility.

Am I eligible?

If you are:

  • A Cheshire East resident
  • Aged 65 years and over

And have one or more of the following:

  • Had 2 or more falls
  • Presented with an acute fall within the last 12 months
  • Have difficulty walking or with balance

You may be eligible for our Stand Strong programme.

Please sign up to the programme and we will then invite you into a clinic for further eligibility testing.

How to get involved

If you would like to sign up to our Stand Strong programme or find out more information, please complete a referral form using the links, or give us a call on 0300 123 5026 or email [email protected]

Terms and conditions apply, click here to find out more.

We look forward to meeting you soon.

What happens after the 26-weeks?

Everybody Health & Leisure Stand Strong members:

The hard work and dedication that you have put into the programme won’t end after 26-weeks. We are committed to supporting you in making lasting changes and helping you progress. After finishing the programme, you will be offered a discounted membership to use at Everybody Health & Leisure facilities, or you can choose to pay per visit to continue your journey.

Bollington Health & Leisure Stand Strong members:

If you are a Stand Strong Member at Bollington Health & Leisure, once you have completed the programme, you are welcome to continue your journey and pay as you go or take out a membership.