Classes
Steady and Stable
Service Activities:
An evidenced based falls prevention exercise programme aimed at improving balance and muscle strength to reduce falls. Health talks related to falls are delivered on a monthly basis. The programme also identifies other organisations who work with the older adult and offers staff members training to deliver Steady and Stable exercise classes. All classes are delivered by qualified instructors.
W10 6DZ
Tel: 020 8962 4141
Website: www.openage.org.uk
Delivered by: Open Age
Where we work: Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham
Tai Chi
Service Activities:
Tai Chi is an excellent form of physical activity. It is a combination of physical yoga and meditation, helping improve posture and strength. We run two Tai Chi classes every Sunday at the Soho Centre for Health and Care (1 Frith Street, London W1D 3QS). Class 1: 12:15pm – 1:15pm. Class 2: 1:20pm – 2:20pm. There is a charge of £4 per session.
W1D 3QS
Tel: (020) 3802 0350.
Website: www.cnhlc.org.uk
Delivered by: Chinese National Healthy Living Centre
Where we work: Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham
Activities for People with MH Needs at Grove Resource Centre
Service Activities:
The centre offers a variety of physical fitness programmes, computing, pottery, recovery groups, a safe space (drop in), subsidised lunches, walking group, a badminton & table tennis group, gardening and a women’s group.
Opening hours:
Office – Monday to Friday: 9am-5pm.
Drop in hours: Monday 10am – 1pm; Tuesday 10am – 1pm; Wednesday 1pm – 4pm; Thursday 1pm – 4pm; Friday 10am – 1pm
W11 1RG
Tel: 020 7313 6830
Email: mhdayservicereferals@rbkc.gov.uk
Delivered by: Grove Resource Centre
Where we work: Kensington & Chelsea
Amici Dance Therapy
Service Activities:
AMICI Dance Theatre Company is a unique dance theatre company integrating able-bodied & disabled artists and performers.
W6 0QL
Tel: 020 8964 5060
Email: amici@turtlekeyarts.org.uk
Website: www.amicidance.org
Delivered by: Equal People Mencap
Where we work: Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham
Bolder Not Older Dance Programme
Service Activities:
Bolder not Older is a free dance programme for older adults aged 65+ in sheltered accommodation, care homes and health and well-being centres. Bolder not Older responds to the need to tackle loneliness, social and economic isolation and improve health and well-being of older people 65+ in West London. Our classes improve mobility, posture, balance and coordination and are for seated and standing participants
W6 0QL
Tel: 0208 741 6850
Email: projects@dancewest.co.uk
Website: www.dancewest.co.uk
Delivered by: DanceWest
Where we work: Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham
Carer’s Support, Advice, Social Activities, Training and Forums
Service Activities:
Carers Network offer lots of support for Carers. Please contact for up to date information and availability
W10 5PA
Tel: 020 8960 3033
Email: carers@carers-network.org.uk
Website: www.carers-network.org.uk
Delivered by: Carer’s Network
Where we work: Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham
Centres (Second Half and New Horizons Hubs) and Community Activities
Service Activities:
Around 300 activities are provided each week for older people including creative and performing arts, IT and computer, physical activity and sport, languages and cultural activities in our community activity centres / hubs for older people. Hubs include Second Half centre in St Charles Kensington, New Horizons in Chelsea, Queens Park / Harrow Road hub based in Beethoven Centre and Westbourne ward Hub based in Paddington Arts, as well as numerous community venues
W10 6DZ
Tel: 020 8962 4141
Email: mail@openage.org.uk
Website: www.openage.org.uk
Delivered by: Open Age
Where we work: Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham
DanceWest
Lyric Hammersmith
Lyric Square
W6 0QL
Tel: 0208 741 6850
Email: projects@dancewest.co.uk
Website: www.dancewest.co.uk
Delivered by:
Where we work: Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham
Men’s Only Activities
Service Activities:
Men’s only activities covering digital photography, football, gym, reminiscence, social groups, games, trips, lunches, gardening
**Referrals made via SystmOne MCMW** or directly to provider
W10 6DZ
Tel: 020 8962 4141
Website: www.openage.org.uk
Delivered by: Open Age
Where we work: Queen’s Park & Paddington, Kensington & Chelsea
Physical Activities
Service Activities:
Around 160 hours of a wide variety of physical activities a week, focused on exercise (e.g. chair exercise, yoga, pilates, dance and zumba) sport (e.g. table tennis, badminton and football); delivered by qualified instructors across numerous community venues in Westminster, and Kensington & Chelsea. The programme also offers health related and social activities to improve general well-being.
W10 6DZ
Tel: 020 8962 4141
Delivered by: Open Age
Where we work: Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham