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Staying Active

Find local and national contacts to help you stay active and improve your strength and balance. This includes information about exercise classes, online resources, and support for getting started.

Please find below useful links, relevant resources and contact information. All links open in a new window and may include links to websites, videos, and PDF files for downloading and printing.

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Links for Life Sunderland

Health is more than what happens in hospitals and doctors' surgeries. It is shaped by where we live, the people around us, and the communities we belong to. Links for Life Sunderland helps people live their best lives by building healthy, happy communities. We connect people to information, local services and support so everyone can feel included and improve their health and wellbeing.

Falls Prevention Exercise classes
Falls-prevention classes and strength and balance programmes are available across Sunderland.

Activities and Exercise Classes
Organisations and individual health and well-being activities in Sunderland. 

Healthy Weight Management Programme
Weight management programmes are delivered across the Sunderland area. 

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Age UK Sunderland

Find out here about activities and events taking place at Age UK Sunderland.

Community Support Clubs
Age UK Sunderland Community Support Clubs are available Monday to Friday to people aged 50 and over. Each club offers a variety of activities, and there is always a warm and friendly welcome.

Essence Activities
Age UK Sunderland have a varied selection of activities which are arranged through our Essence Service, Doxford Park.

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Staying Active and Healthy Living

Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults - NHS
Getting active with Better Health - NHS
Being active as you get older - Age UK
Live Well - NHS
NHS Better Health
Act Now, Age Better - Age UK
Find a local Age UK exercise class 

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Other Useful Links

Royal Osteoporosis Society (Bone Health)
Move it or Lose it
We are Undefeatable
Stronger at Home

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About Steady On Your Feet

Steady On Your Feet is delivered in partnership with Sunderland City Council and local health services in the Sunderland area to help you stay active, safe and independent.

Please note that the information included on this website is not meant to replace the advice of your GP and other health professionals.

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