In January 2027, Gloucestershire County Council will be launching a pilot aimed at preventing falls by identifying older people who may be at increased risk and offering support before a fall or crisis occurs.
As part of the pilot, a dedicated outreach team will speak with individuals about what matters to them, their wellbeing and circumstances, and factors that may affect their risk of falling. They will then be able to connect people with appropriate support, including local community groups, activities, and services.
To help them offer people a wide range of options, they are building a directory of existing community-based support across Gloucestershire, particularly activities that can help people stay active and mobile, maintain their wellbeing, or feel more socially connected. These could include:
Befriending services
Movement-based classes such as tai chi or dance
Meet-up groups which help older adults stay connected to their community
If you offer a relevant group or activity, they would really value your help in building this directory by completing the short form (linked below) with details of any relevant groups or activities you provide.
It should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete.
Thank you in advance for helping GCC build a better picture of the wide range of community-based support available across Gloucestershire.