Helping Hands
A paid-for service that offers either 24-hour live-in care or some extra support little and often. Each home care can be arranged to suit the person and their situation. Carers are fully trained and matched with clients.
Walking Groups
A countrywide programme that aims to encourage all residents to become more active and more often to benefit their health.
Harborough – https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/popular-now/directories/information-and-support-directory/healthy-harborough-walks
Blaby – https://www.activeblaby.org.uk/programmes/health-walk-programme/
Seated Exercise Classes
Gentle, seated exercise classes for older adults to help improve mobility and flexibility and strengthen muscles.
Lutterworth – http://www.ageconcernlutterworth.org.uk/exercise-class/
Leicester – https://www.ageuk.org.uk/leics/our-services/helping-you-stay-healthy-and-well/gentle-and-seated-exercise/
Steady Steps – Falls Prevention Class
An exercise programme to develop strength and balance for people over the age of 65 who are at risk of falling or have fallen less than 3 times in the past 12 months.
https://www.lrsport.org/steadysteps
Daily Living and Disability Aids
Supplier of mobility equipment and disability aids, including shower seats and chairs/bathroom aids, eating and drinking aids, health aids and personal care products, household aids, bedroom and seating aids incontinence products and mobility aids all available to purchase.
https://www.nrshealthcare.co.uk/
Dementia Dance Group
PomPom is a dance group for people with dementia and their carers based in Thurnby Lodge suitable for all levels of fitness (sitting and standing) – cost is a donation recommended (£2.00)
https://mychoice.leicester.gov.uk/Services/2427/Pompom-movement-andMultiple Sclerosis Society
Emotional support, advice and information for people affected by MS. Leicester group.
https://www.mssociety.org.uk/care-and-support/local-support/local-groups/leicester-district-groupMarket Harborough Coffee morning – meet up for coffee and a chat for anyone affected by MS including their carers.
