Physical activity and movement have a significant role to play in improving healthy life expectancy. We want more older people in Norfolk to benefit from being more active, supporting independence and improving physical and mental health.
In Norfolk:
What we do
We support a range of programmes designed to help older adults become more active, improve their wellbeing and feel more connected to their communities. These include:
- Bowl for Health
- Seated exercise programmes
- Falls prevention sessions
- Active NoW
Bowl for Health is an 8-week programme that introduces people, particularly those who are inactive, older or living with long-term health conditions, to bowls in a relaxed and social environment.
The programme supports people to:
• Become more physically active
• Improve their mental wellbeing
• Reduce loneliness and social isolation
• Build confidence and connect with others
It also creates a pathway into ongoing participation in community activity, aligning with wider ambitions to reduce inactivity and inequalities in sport and physical activity.
• Where sessions take place
• When they are delivered
• The type of activity offered
Programmes are typically delivered in 12-week blocks, in accessible and familiar community settings such as:
• Local libraries
• Community centres
• Food hubs and existing community groups
Find out more about our work
Click on any of the links to find out more about our areas of work with older adults across Norfolk. Alternatively, if you’re looking to get in touch, visit our contact page and send us a message directly.
