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Getting started
It can be hard to know where to start when looking for help with your health or finding ways to meet people nearby. That’s why we’ve put together some useful information to help you find services, activities, and local groups in your area.
East Sussex MSK Community Partnership
The East Sussex MSK Community Partnership is part of the NHS. It helps people with problems in their bones, joints or muscles get the care they need.
Their website also has information about common health problems, useful advice and links to local services that can help. If you feel you need outpatient physiotherapy, you can contact them on the details below.
Phone: 0300 131 5225
Website: www.eastsussexmsk.nhs.uk
Strength and Balance Exercises
These strength and balance exercises can be done at home to help you move better and feel healthier. If you haven’t exercised in a while, take it slow and be kind to yourself.
You can try:
- NHS strength exercises
- NHS balance exercises
- Animated balance exercises
- Chair-based exercises
- Free seated exercise videos from the Royal Voluntary Service
Staying Active and Reducing the Risk of Falling
Anyone can have a fall, but older people are more at risk, especially if they have a long-term health condition. Below are some guides to help you stay steady and reduce the chance of falling.
- NHS Falls Advice
- Age UK Staying Steady Guide
- Get Up and Go Guide (from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy)
- Getting down and up off the floor
Wave Active Health across Eastbourne and Lewes Districts
Wave helps people with health problems to move more and feel better. Classes are made for people who want to get active, stay active, or get back into exercise, and they change the exercises to suit everyone — whether you’re just starting or already moving well.
Wave Active also run special health courses every few months, the details of which you can find on their website.
Some activities need a referral from a doctor or nurse. You can also talk to their Health Team before joining to make sure the class is right for you.
- Call us: 01323 408857
- Email: referral@waveactive.org
- Visit: www.waveleisure.co.uk/wave-active-health
Health Referral Scheme at Freedomleisure across Wealden and Rother Districts
Freedom Leisure helps people of all ages stay healthy and active. There is a 6-week health course available in Hailsham and you can get a health membership in Uckfield and Crowborough. In Bexhill and Hastings, a company called 20/20 Health runs the programme.
These programmes are for people who need help to:
- Get fitter
- Lose weight
- Stay steady on their feet
- Recover after heart problems
A health worker (like your doctor or nurse) can refer you. Visit their website to find your local centre and check what’s available near you.
The following pages contain details of independent local exercise classes and social and community resources. Please note the JCR team are not directly affiliated with or responsible for these services. Inclusion on these lists should not be taken as an explicit endorsement of the services listed, and you should satisfy yourself that the services provided are right for you before taking part.