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The following courses are suitable for health professionals working within the NHS. Which team are you part of?
Both the Otago and PSI training courses will be most pertinent to you. The RCP audit 2012 may be of additional interest to you. It is important to understand the differences between these two evidence based interventions and the role that health professionals play in their implementation, and their role in supporting rehab assistants/support workers and patient assessment for suitability etc.
Our EfS training course will be most pertinent to you, especially if you are working in partnership with specialist exercise services/referring onto EfS instructors in exercise settings.
It is important that you understand the remit of your professional practice and how exercise fits within it, and to ensure that you have adequate insurance to implement the training you have undertaken. Anyone is welcome to attend our training, we urge you to consider the considerable workloads and level of learning outlined in each of the course leaflets.
Whilst any activity that promotes older people to move more and sit less is beneficial, LLT are committed to supporting 'more than' the minimum and towards the most effective physical activities and working towards targeted strength, mobility and ultimately standing balance. We have a suite of training products ranging nationally recognised leadership awards, CPD and bespoke training approaches.
Chair Based Exercise
The LLT CBE training course teaches exercise leaders to be knowledgeable and competent in delivering the 22 exercises that make up the LLT evidence based ‘Sit Tall, Stand Strong’ CBE Programme.
Care to Move
The LLT CTM course teaches approaches to promote movement and empower older people to move more during packages of care and everyday living
Integrated CBE/OEP
If you work in an organisation that actively wants to progess participants out of chairs and into standing - our integrated CBE/OEP course option may be of interest to you.
What best describes your work setting?
Which qualification do you hold?
If you hold a L2 Fitness Instructor qualification, courses from the LLT programme that you could be eligible for are shown below.
If you are working in a fitness/leisure setting additional criteria applies for the OTAGO course; you are required to be working as part of an integrated team/service with direct links to physiotherapy or as part of an agreed referral pathway.
If you hold a L3 Fitness Instructor qualification, courses from the LLT programme that you could be eligible for are shown below.
If you are working in a fitness/leisure setting additional criteria applies for the OTAGO course, i.e you are required to be working as part of an integrated team/service with direct links to physiotherapy or as part of an agreed referral pathway.
As a fitness professional holding a L3 qualification you may be suitable for the PSI (falls prevention) specialist training course, see our PSI eligibility here
If you have a L3 Exercise Referral Qualification (or are working towards this qualification) courses from the LLT programme that you could be eligible for are shown below.
If you are working in a fitness/leisure setting additional criteria applies for the OTAGO course; you are required to be working as part of an integrated team/service with direct links to physiotherapy or as part of an agreed referral pathway.
For instructors who are not REPs members and do not hold insurance with REPs, you may still be eligible for our L4 courses depending on qualifications, experience, work setting and insurance (see our PSI and EfS eligibility guidance).
If you hold a L4 Fitness Instructor qualification, you would be eligible for all of our courses shown below.
Whilst any activity that promotes older people to move more and sit less is beneficial, LLT are committed to supporting 'more than' the minimum and towards the most effective physical activities and working towards targeted strength, mobility and ultimately standing balance. We have a suite of training products ranging nationally recognised leadership awards, CPD and bespoke training approaches.
Chair Based Exercise
The LLT CBE training course teaches exercise leaders to be knowledgeable and competent in delivering the 22 exercises that make up the LLT evidence based ‘Sit Tall, Stand Strong’ CBE Programme.
Whilst any activity that promotes older people to move more and sit less is beneficial, LLT are committed to supporting 'more than' the minimum and towards the most effective physical activities and working towards targeted strength, mobility and ultimately standing balance. We have a suite of training products ranging nationally recognised leadership awards, CPD and bespoke training approaches.
See our eligible courses below, or contact us about your bespoke training needs.
If you are working in peoples homes this would suggest that you either work for a coordinated exercise service/part of NHS services with a specific remit of exercise delivery, or that you are a personal trainer. The following courses may be appropriate, please read eligibility criteria of each course.
If you have job role and remit to establish and develop an exercise continuum for older people and falls prevention in your locality, here are some pointers and guidance to help inform your decisions.
If you are looking to up-skill your workforce;
We have a range of endorsed training courses to meet best practice requirements for evidence based falls prevention exercise training, or we can design bespoke study days with you to meet your identified training needs, for example;
- 'walk-ways to strength and balance' - is a 4 hour workshop for walk leaders and walking sports leaders designed to upskill information and knowledge about physical activity guidelines and strength and balance as vital components of fitness, especially older adults.
- 'raising the bar on strength and balance' is designed for all exercise instructors at any level of training working in health club settings (gym and group exercise), the day embraces successful ageing and how exercise programming on the gym floor can be even more effective in supporting workforce standards/consistency when it comes to effective programmes for already active older people.
- PSI/OEP/CBE CPD study days available on request
and if you’re not sure what your training needs are, we can assist you with that too - contact us
Postural Stability Instructor
Working with older people with a history of falls.
Am I eligible to attend a PSI course?
Please refer to the ‘I am a’ sections which will help you filter through our courses by profession – this should hopefully help you guide your way to the correct course for you. Alternatively, please scroll down to the ‘Eligibility’ section, which can be found under each of our courses when you click on the course button. If, having done the above, you are still unsure about your eligibility please contact the LLT office at info@laterlifetraining.co.uk and we will be happy to advise you further.
Is this training for working with all older people or specific groups and or conditions?
This training is specifically to help reduce falls in older people and is based on a research programme proven to reduce falls in both older people with a history of falls and also older people who have poor strength and balance due to avoidance of activity. The training covers adaptations that can be made for older people with specific conditions in order to help them achieve the exercises safely and successfully.
Are there any courses running in my area?
The LLT website provides details of the dates and venues for all our set courses throughout the UK. If there are currently no courses with vacancies running in your area please contact the LLT office at info@laterlifetraining.co.uk and we will add you to our enquiry file so we can let you know when future courses are running.
Is this course endorsed?
The PSI training course (previously is endorsed by PD:Approval and REPs at Level 4) is recognised by CIMSPA and also endorsed by the following key NGO’s: Age UK; AGILE and BGS.
How can I get insurance?
If you are a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist or a rehabilitation assistant working in a health setting your work insurance will normally cover you, but check with your employer. If you are a fitness professional there are a variety of insurance providers, depending on what you other qualifications and experience are. We suggest you speak to Perkins Slade or Fitness Professionals to ensure you can get adequate insurance to run sessions for people at high risk of falls.
In a nutshell, how much work do I have to do to get this qualification?
This course requires a considerable time commitment apart from the face to face training so please be prepared to work hard for a successful outcome. Four weeks prior to the first face to face course day we will send you, by post, your pre-course resources set you will need for the training. We will also email you a unique enrolment key (password) for you to access the e-learning training portal. Once you have accessed the e-learning training portal, which will require you to have access to a computer and reliable Internet, you will have a minimum of 12 hour’s worth of pre-course work to complete, followed by a minimum of 12 hours mid-course work to complete. Please note we do not recommend using smartphones or tablets for the e-learning work. All online work is compulsory. You will also attend 3 face to face days of training (9am-6pm) and one full day for your assessments.
What does this qualification allow me to do?
On successfully achieving the assessment criteria for this specialist training (all assessed elements) you will be assessed as competent to deliver the evidenced based ‘FaME’ programme to older people at risk of falls. You will be able to tailor the FaME exercises for a range of comorbidities and functional impairments that frailer older people may present with. Your practice will be informed by current best practice guidelines and encourage partnership working with suitable referrers/health professionals. The PSI training includes the OEP exercises and the CBE exercises within as part of the range of tailoring approaches required; these form part of the scope of practice for a PSI. All candidates are advised to contact their insurance providers to ensure adequate insurance is in place.
Otago Exercise Programme Leader
Working with older people with a history of falls.
Am I eligible to attend an OEP course?
Please refer to the ‘I am a’ sections which will help you filter through our courses by profession – this should hopefully help you guide your way to the correct course for you. Alternatively, please scroll down to the ‘Eligibility’ section, which can be found under each of our courses when you click on the course button. If, having done the above, you are still unsure about your eligibility please contact the LLT office at info@laterlifetraining.co.uk and we will be happy to advise you further.
Is this training for working with all older people or specific groups and or conditions?
This training is specifically aimed at a prescriptive set of exercises that are effective at reducing falls in frailer older people. It gives you the skills to support home based exercise or exercise delivered in small groups once you have received an appropriate referral from a Physiotherapist or PSI. It is not appropriate for fitter older people as often the balance challenge and strength progression is not effective for those who are already relatively active. There is no training on adapting exercise for different medical conditions.
Are there any courses running in my area?
The LLT website provides details of the dates and venues for all our set courses throughout the UK. If there are currently no courses with vacancies running in your area please contact the LLT office at info@laterlifetraining.co.uk and we will add you to our enquiry file so we can let you know when future courses are running. In addition, courses can be hosted by local organisations and partnerships who support a range of professionals who work with older people in the local area. These courses can be tailored to suit local programmes, services and priority groups.
Is this course endorsed?
The OEP Course is pending CPD endorsed with CIMSPA.
How can I get insurance?
If you are a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist or a rehabilitation assistant working in a health setting your work insurance will normally cover you but check with your employer. If you are a fitness professional there are a variety of insurance providers available, depending on what you other qualifications and experience are. We suggest you speak to Perkins Slade or Fitness Professionals to ensure you can get adequate insurance to run sessions for people at high risk of falls.
In a nutshell, how much work do I have to do to complete the course?
This course requires a time commitment apart from the face to face training so please be prepared to work hard for a successful outcome. Four weeks prior to the first face to face course day we will send you, by post, your full resources set you will need for the training. We will also email you a unique enrolment key (password) for you to access the e-learning training portal. Once you have accessed the e-learning training portal, which will require you to have access to a computer and reliable Internet, you will have about 8 hour’s worth of work to complete. Please note we do not recommend using smartphones or tablets for the e-learning work. All online work is compulsory. You will also attend face to face days of training (2 or 3 depending on your background qualifications) and one full day for your assessments.
Upon completion, what does the OEP course allow me to do?
If you are a health professional or rehab assistant/support worker, on successfully achieving the required criteria for this leadership award (all assessed elements) you will be qualified to lead the evidenced based OEP to older people at risk of falls (and meeting the criteria). Only a physiotherapist can assess for suitability into the programme.
If you are an exercise professional with a highest level qualification at L2/3 gym instructor, on successfully achieving the required criteria for this leadership award (all assessed elements) you will be qualified to lead the specific ‘pre-set’ evidenced based OEP to older people at risk of falls (and meeting the criteria) provided you are working in a formally agreed pathway working in partnership with L4 PSI’s and physiotherapy teams.
If you are an exercise professional with highest level qualification at L4 PSI, on successfully achieving the required criteria for this leadership award (all assessed elements) you will be qualified to lead the evidenced based OEP to older people at risk of falls (and meeting the criteria), assess for suitability into the programme ideally agreed locally with physiotherapy teams.
Read more about local service evaluations of OEP programmes and their impact.
Exercise After Stoke Instructor
Am I eligible to attend an EfS course?
Please refer to the ‘I am a’ sections which will help you filter through our courses by profession – this should hopefully help you guide your way to the correct course for you. Alternatively, please scroll down to the ‘Eligibility’ section, which can be found under each of our courses when you click on the course button. If, having done the above, you are still unsure about your eligibility please contact the LLT office at info@laterlifetraining.co.uk and we will be happy to advise you further.
Is this training for working with older people or specific groups and or conditions?
This training is specific to individuals who have had a stroke and wish to regain their fitness and reduce their chance of a future stroke. There is no specific age that this training works best with but the stroke survivor needs to be able to walk about and transfer independently in order to be able to do the specific exercises from this proven researched programme of exercises.
Are there any courses running in my area?
The LLT website provides details of the dates and venues for all our set courses throughout the UK. If there are currently no courses with vacancies running in your area please contact the LLT office at info@laterlifetraining.co.uk and we will add you to our enquiry file so we can let you know when future courses are running. In addition, courses can be hosted by local organisations and partnerships who support a range of professionals who work with older people in the local area. These courses can be tailored to suit local programmes, services and priority groups.
Is this course endorsed?
The EfS Course is endorsed by CIMSPA. The EfS course is also endorsed by the UK Forum for Stroke Training, with a specific unique Quality Mark number QM0045 and has endorsement by the following key NGO’s: UK Stroke Association; Stroke Association Scotland; Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland; Chest Heart and Stroke Northern Ireland; Different Strokes.
How can I get insurance?
If you are a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist or a rehabilitation assistant working in a health setting your work insurance will normally cover you, but check with your employer. If you are a fitness professional there are a variety of insurance providers available, depending on what you other qualifications and experience are. We suggest you speak to Perkins Slade or Fitness Professionals to ensure you can get adequate insurance to run sessions for people who have had a stroke.
In a nutshell, how much work do I have to do to get this qualification?
This course requires a considerable time commitment apart from the face to face training so please be prepared to work hard for a successful outcome. Four weeks prior to the first face to face course day we will send you, by post, your pre-course resources set you will need for the training. We will also email you a unique enrolment key (password) for you to access the e-learning training portal. Once you have accessed the e-learning training portal, which will require you to have access to a computer and reliable Internet, you will have a minimum of 12 hour’s worth of pre-course work to complete, followed by a minimum of 12 hours mid-course work to complete. Please note we do not recommend using smartphones or tablets for the e-learning work. All online work is compulsory. You will also attend 3 face to face days of training (9am-6pm) and one full day for your assessments.
What does this qualification allow me to do?
On successfully achieving the required criteria for this specialist training (all assessed elements) you will be competent to deliver the evidenced based STARTER programme to stroke survivors meeting appropriate criteria and tailoring exercise for a range of stroke impairments and in partnership with suitable referrers/health professionals. Your practice will be informed by current best practice guidelines. All candidates are advised to contact their insurance providers to ensure adequate insurance is in place.
Someone Like Me
Am I eligible to attend?
Those attending will have a background in physical activity and exercise promotion and working with older people and work in health services, local government and both the age related and medical sections of the voluntary sector. It is anticipated that those attending will be in a position to coordinate local programmes and/or train local senior peer mentors.
Is this training for working with all older people or specific groups and or conditions?
Local co-ordinators and trainers will be able to use the Someone Like Me programme in a variety of ways. Some local programmes train and support older volunteers to work with general older populations, within specific neighbourhoods or communities and others support those with specific conditions. The case studies identified in the what happens after a course section will provide some examples of local programmes.
Are there courses in my area?
Later Life Training mainly provide bespoke commissioned courses for partnerships to build capacity that meets the needs of a locally planned programme. We would be pleased to hear from, and assist, organisations wishing to plan local programmes. From time to time, Later Life Training provide “open" training days for the Someone Like Me programme. If there are currently no courses with vacancies running in your area please contact the LLT office at info@laterlifetraining.co.uk and we will add you to our enquiry file so we can let you know when future courses are running.
Is this course accredited/endorsed?
The Someone Like Me programme was previously endorsed by the BHF NC (which is now a part of Loughborough University). LLT promote the concept of the “Reflective Practitioner". Throughout the training day, participants are given the opportunity to reflect on both their current practice and new learning acquired. As a result, participants leave with a number of personal action points, which they can build into their future practice.
How can I get insurance?
This course is giving you the skills to recruit, support and provide peer activity motivators to older people in your area. These mentors should NOT be providing or ‘prescribing’ exercises or activities so they should not need insurance. However, as volunteers within any service, you must ensure they know their professional boundaries and there should be insurance cover (at least pubic liability) to cover their work with the public. You should check with your employer about any insurance cover you should have. You may like to contact the following insurers to see if they can offer advice – Perkins Slade or Fitness Professionals.
In a nutshell, how much work do I have to do for this course?
This course requires a time commitment apart from the one day face to face training. Setting up a local peer mentoring scheme requires commitment and passion so although you can just come along and attend the training, in order for you to successfully make use of the training it would be helpful for you to have considered all your questions for what happens next. There is a short pre-course task, including a small number of questions about physical activity, older people and volunteering, which when completed, should be brought to the training.
What will the course allow me to do?
The course is designed to prepare you to plan, implement and evaluate your own training and support programme for Senior Peer Mentors in your local area so that they are confident to include the promotion of physical activity in their work. LLT do not usually train Senior Peer Mentors during these training events. We believe that this is best undertaken by local professionals who are in a position to support Senior Peer Mentors throughout their work.This course does not teach professionals how to teach physical activity or exercise to Senior Peer Mentors. Volunteers are able to lead and teach groups and individuals, but that would be the result of participation and qualification in a specific accredited and recognised course.
Motivate Me
Motivate older people to exercise.
Am I eligible to attend?
This one day CPD course is open to those professionals who work with older people including L2-L4 Exercise Professionals, Physical Activity, Recreation and Sports Development Officers, Movement and Dance Teachers, Walking Programme Co-ordinators and Walk Leaders, Active Ageing Professionals, Health and Social Care Support Workers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Rehab Assistants and sports leaders and coaches. No previous qualifications are required.
Is this training for working with all older people or specific groups and or conditions?
The MMe training covers working with older people of all ages and abilities, appropriate for a range of services, and can be adapted to suit the needs of those who work with specific groups (eg. from minority, ethnic populations; those involved in falls prevention programmes).
Are there courses in my area?
The LLT website provides details of the dates and venues for all our set courses throughout the UK. If there are currently no courses with vacancies running in your area please contact the LLT office at info@laterlifetraining.co.uk and we will add you to our enquiry file so we can let you know when future courses are running. In addition, courses can be hosted by local organisations and partnerships who support a range of professionals who work with older people in the local area. These courses can be tailored to suit local programmes, services and priority groups.
Is this course endorsed?
This training was previously endorsed by REPS and PD:Approval and is currently pending submission of endorsement to CIMSPA. MMe is also aligned with The International Curriculum Guidelines for Preparing Physical Activity Instructors of Older Adults (2004).
How can I get insurance?
This course is giving you the skills to help someone find their motivation to be more active and you will not be ‘prescribing’ exercises or activities to them, so you do not need insurance. However, if you intend to use this training within your delivery of exercise to increase uptake or adherence to your sessions, you should make sure you are insured, as you are following up with an activity prescription. If you are a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist or a rehabilitation assistant working in a health setting your work insurance will normally cover you but check with your employer. If you are a fitness professional there are a variety of insurance providers available, depending on what you other qualifications and experience are. We suggest you speak to Perkins Slade or Fitness Professionals or your current insurance provider to ensure you are covered.
In a nutshell, how much work do I have to do for this course?
This course requires a time commitment apart from the one-day face to face training. Participants are expected to undertake pre-course reading and a professional reflective task which they discuss at the face to face training. LLT promote the concept of the “Reflective Practitioner". Throughout the training day, participants are given the opportunity to reflect on both their current practice and new learning acquired. As a result, participants leave with a number of personal action points, which they can build into their future practice.
What will the course allow me to do?
MMe training is designed to provide physical activity and exercise leaders, teachers and instructors with both theoretical perspectives and practical applications on motivating older people to adopt and maintain regular physical activity participation. There is recent research (Hawley Hague, 2014) that demonstrates that those teachers and instructors who have undertaken the Motivate Me CPD Training achieve greater and more sustained participation amongst their exercise and activity class members. MME training does NOT provide a set of exercises or exercise advice. To give an exercise prescription you must hold an exercise delivery or leadership qualification.
1st Steps In Dementia
Working with people living with dementia.
Am I eligible to attend?
This one-day CPD training is for those with a knowledge and experience of physical activity, exercise, movement and are beginning to work with people living with dementia, without any, or limited experience of dementia.
Is this training for those who work with all older people or specific groups/conditions?
This course is designed for those who are coming into contact with people living with dementia and their care-givers.
Are there courses in my area?
The LLT website provides details of the dates and venues for all our set courses throughout the UK. If there are currently no courses with vacancies running in your area please contact the LLT office at info@laterlifetraining.co.uk and we will add you to our enquiry file so we can let you know when future courses are running. In addition, courses can be hosted by local organisations and partnerships who support a range of professionals who work with older people in the local area. These courses can be tailored to suit local programmes, services and priority groups.
Is this course endorsed?
This training was previously endorsed by REPS and PD:Approval and is currently pending submission of endorsement to CIMSPA. LLT provide a certificate of attendance. LLT promote the concept of the “Reflective Practitioner". Throughout the training day, participants are given the opportunity to reflect on both their current practice and new learning acquired. As a result, participants leave with a number of personal action points, which they can build into their future practice.
How can I get insurance?
This course is giving you the skills to help someone with dementia remain active and you will not be ‘prescribing’ exercises or activities to them so you do not need insurance. However, if you intend to use this training within your delivery of exercise to increase uptake or adherence to your sessions, you should ensure you are insured as you are following up with an activity prescription. If you are a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist or a rehabilitation assistant working in a health setting your work insurance will normally cover you but check with your employer. If you are a fitness professional there are a variety of insurance providers available, depending on what you other qualifications and experience are. We suggest you speak to Perkins Slade or Fitness Professionals or your current insurance provider to ensure you are covered.
In a nutshell, how much work do I have to do for this course?
This course requires a time commitment apart from the one day face to face training. Participants are expected to undertake pre-course reading and a professional reflective task which they discuss at the face to face training.
What will the course allow me to do?
This one day LLT 1st Steps in Dementia CPD training day teaches professionals how to increase uptake and adherence to physical activity by people living with dementia. It uses a sound understanding of evidence-based, best practice strategies and how to implement them effectively into programming of exercise and physical activity. It also provides learners with the opportunity to review their own current practice in this exciting end emerging field of physical activity promotion. It does NOT provide a set of exercises or exercise advice. To give an exercise prescription you must hold an exercise delivery or leadership qualification.
Chair Based Exercise Leader
Working with non-ambulatory frailer older adults.
Am I eligible to attend a CBE course?
Please refer to the ‘I am a’ sections which will help you filter through our courses by profession – this should hopefully help you guide your way to the correct course for you. Alternatively, please scroll down to the ‘Eligibility’ section, which can be found under each of our courses when you click on the course button. If, having done the above, you are still unsure about your eligibility please contact the LLT office at info@laterlifetraining.co.uk and we will be happy to advise you further.
Is this training for working with all older people or specific groups and or conditions?
This training is specifically aimed at a prescriptive set of exercises that are effective for increasing exercise capacity in frailer older people or those who are chair bound. Chair based exercise can be used as a starting point for increasing exercise tolerance (strength, flexibility and stamina) and then people may be able to move onto other standing exercise programmes that can improve balance and walking capacity. It does not, however, teach you how to adapt exercise for people with specific medical conditions.
Are there any courses running in my area?
The LLT website provides details of the dates and venues for all our set courses throughout the UK. If there are currently no courses with vacancies running in your area please contact the LLT office at info@laterlifetraining.co.uk and we will add you to our enquiry file so we can let you know when future courses are running. In addition, courses can be hosted by local organisations and partnerships who support a range of professionals who work with older people in the local area. These courses can be tailored to suit local programmes, services and priority groups.
Is this course endorsed?
The CBE Course was previously endorsed by PD:Approval, Skills for Care and REPS and is currently pending submission of endorsement to CIMSPA.
How can I get insurance?
If you are a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist or a rehabilitation assistant working in a health setting your work insurance will normally cover you but check with your employer. If you are a fitness professional there are a variety of insurance providers available, depending on what you other qualifications and experience are. We suggest you speak to Perkins Slade or Fitness Professionals to ensure you can get adequate insurance to run sessions for frailer older people.
In a nutshell, how much work do I have to do to get this qualification?
This course requires a time commitment apart from the face to face training so please be prepared to work hard for a successful outcome. You will need to set aside at least two-three days of your time to prepare for the assessments.
What does this qualification allow me to do?
On successfully achieving the required criteria for this qualification (all assessed elements) you will be qualified to lead the evidenced CBE of the ‘Sit Tall, Stand Strong’ programme. The application of the training is wide ranging and depending on your profession and other qualifications held, this programme could apply to community, home and care home settings. Your practice will be informed by current best practice guidelines. All students are advised to contact their insurance providers to ensure adequate insurance is in place before commencing any classes.
Read more about local service evaluations of CBE programmes and their impact.
Care to Move
Commissioning Groups
Are you a commissioner or funder wanting to establish or further develop your falls prevention service/ strength and balance provision for older people, or exercise continuums for stroke survivors? Here is everything you need to know to get you started.
Click below on your area of interest:
Exercise programmes Evidenced to Reduce Falls
The FaME (PSI) and Otago programmes are the most widely utilized programmes for falls prevention within the NHS (RCP report). We are committed to supporting you in getting off to the best possible start by identifying a suitable workforce to train in order to develop evidence-based exercise continuums and exercise referral pathways in your locality. Initial considerations for planning for successful implementation are;
- Do you know what referring partners will be linking into your programmes/what partners do you need on board (GPs/physio teams)?
- Have you identified organisations and people who will coordinate and quality assure the instructors delivering the programmes?
- Do you know what outcomes you want to capture and how?
- Who can identify a suitable workforce to undertake training?
What programme are you wanting to establish/develop? Otago, FaME, or both? PSI – pre-requisites for this can be found here OEP – pre-requisites for this can be found here - What is your provision for exit routes/progressive programmes in your locality (for onward participation when programmes end or when people are ready to progress)
- LLT Guidance in response to COVID-19 FaME & OEP Delivered as Virtual Exercise Programmes
- LLT Statement on Consistent and Accurate Messaging for Commissioners and Stakeholders in Frailty and Falls Services (OEP/PSI)
- LLT Implementation Guidance for Commissioners, Public Health Officers and Leisure Service Managers (OEP/FaME)
- LLT Statement - FaME and OTAGO as Dance OR Structured Exercise Formats? (Dance To Health Programmes)
- LLT/AGILE/BASES Collaboration Statement – Partnership working for Successful Falls Care Pathways
- LLT Statement – Rationale for maintaining face to face approaches within our qualifications
- LLT Home Alone - supporting home-based exercise and guidance for instructors and leaders: The Otago Exercise and FaME Programmes
Part 1: Virtual delivery of FaME/OEP- The importance of assessment
Part 2: Virtual delivery of FaME/OEP- Quality, Fidelity
Part 3: Virtual delivery of FaME/OEP- Service improvement and self-reflective practise
Specific evidenced based programmes (Otago/FaME) should ideally form just ONE PART of a broader strength and balance continumm in any locality whereby all older people have a variety of exercise opportunities and choices to meet their needs and preferences. Strength and balance are just two components of fitness that are likely to be included in many of your existing provision; ‘how’ these are delivered and ‘who to’ (identifying most suitable programmes), and what information/education are embedded with them, are key to establishing a continuum of strength and balance activities that lead into evidence based falls prevention programmes. Often ‘raising the bar’ on existing strength and balance exercise provision doesn’t mean lengthy training. Identifying opportunities across the whole workforce to talk about and embed correct messages about strength and balance is a win-win
Building strength and balance exercise programmes whereby falls prevention becomes everyone’s business can be achieved by firstly identifying;
- What exercise and physical activity (e.g. walking groups, walking sports, zumba gold) provision do you already have available for ALL older people (not falls evidence based falls prevention programmes)?
- What awareness training have the workforce had around; physical activity guidelines for older people, falls risk factors, strength and balance as critical components for (maintaining independence ie walking isn’t enough!)
- Do your organisations delivering activities to all older people understand when/how to signpost to more specialist exercise provision?
- Does your wider activity workforce understand progressive strength training and how to challenge balance safely?
Exercise and Fitness after Stroke
The STARTER programme is an evidenced exercise programme (cardiorespiratory and strength) for ambulant stroke survivors delivered by exercise instructors holding the Specialist Exercise and Fitness after Stroke (EfS) Qualification (to tailor exercise for stroke impairments). EfS instructors work in partnership with referrers from physiotherapy stroke teams to maintain and improve gains made in therapy settings. Initial considerations for planning for successful implementation are;
- What exercise provision for stroke survivors do you already have in your locality? (Delivered by appropriately qualified staff)
- What programmes do you want to provide and how will they link into existing exercise provision (establishing pathways/exit routes)?
- What referring partners will be linking into your stroke programme?
- Who will coordinate the programmes and quality assure the instructors delivering the programmes?
- Who can identify a suitable workforce to undertake training?
EfS – pre-requisites for this can be found here
Resources for Commissioners
Whilst any activity that promotes older people to move more and sit less is beneficial, LLT are committed to supporting 'more than' the minimum and towards the most effective physical activities and working towards targeted strength, mobility and ultimately standing balance. We have a suite of training products ranging nationally recognised leadership awards, CPD and bespoke training approaches.
Chair Based Exercise
The LLT CBE training course teaches exercise leaders to be knowledgeable and competent in delivering the 22 exercises that make up the LLT evidence based ‘Sit Tall, Stand Strong’ CBE Programme.
Care to Move
The LLT CTM course teaches approaches to promote movement and empower older people to move more during packages of care and everyday living
Integrated CBE/OEP
If you work in an organisation that actively wants to progess participants out of chairs and into standing - our integrated CBE/OEP course option may be of interest to you.
LLT, more than a training provider
We understand that planning for change takes time. It is important to us that our training and our service (before and after training) supports effective change and programmes that achieve outcomes. We are involved in many UK wide projects that reflect our passion for successful, innovative implementation. Depending on your setting/workforce (and associated scope of practice and requirements for training frameworks) we can work with you to design bespoke CPD training for your workforce for leisure, care or therapy settings.
About us
If you cant find the answer to all of your questions here, give us a call and we would be happy to talk you through your training needs and readiness to up-skill your workforce.
What people say about us
“Later Life Training has made such a difference. Doing chairbased exercises and now Otago has changed my life. The change in the older people I work with has inspired me as a social care worker. Seeing older people gaining confidence is so humbling. I love my job so much more now."
Connie Laing, CBE and OEP Leader, Social Care Worker
“Freedom Leisure in Hailsham Leisure centre is the lucky recipient at the “National Fitness awards" in the UK of the Best Rehabilitation Facility of the year Award 2015. It has been wonderful to be able to use some of the training LLT have given us to reach out to the more vulnerable and harder to reach clients in our community. The training has certainly enabled and helped give us the confidence to assist this group of clients. Long may it continue."
Stephanie Wadlow, EfS & PSI instructor
“It was lovely to see Bex last week - what a fabulous motivating and knowledgeable trainer she is. Everything ran smoothly, it was a joy to see. Assessments to come of course, but so far so good! We're grateful for Bex's expertise with questions from us as team leads, and we're excited to take plans forward with everyone who did the Otago course. Thank you for all that you do at Later Life Training to make the course run well."
Jax Fursman, Falls Team Lead
“As the commissioner of training for the scheme I look for accredited evidenced based training providers that will meet the needs of my instructors. Later Life Training (LLT) is an excellent example of these providers and they have played a significant role in the development of the schemes Level 4 Pathways." read more...
Jeannie Wyatt-Williams, National Exercise Referal Co-ordinator
Personal stories of success
The Strictly No Falling FaME classes (4.07 mins)
Gateshead Staying Steady FaME classes (4.45 mins)
LLT Conference
How often do LLT run conferences?
LLT run a conference every two years. If you qualify with LLT or attend one of our courses you can join a mailing list and receive notification. Alternatively keep an eye on the LLT website or Facebook pages for notification.
Do I have to be LLT qualified to attend?
No, we open our conferences to everyone, however, there is a strong emphasis on updating the evidence base and practical tips on delivering the LLT evidence based exercise programmes.
What if I can’t make it to the conference?
LLT offer the ability to download all the keynote presentations and workshop information as pdfs after the conference to those that could not attend. There is a cost associated with this but this is of course less than the original conference attendance.
Functional Fitness MOT
Am I eligible to attend?
The FF MOT training programme (a partnership between Glasgow Caledonian University and Later Life Training) is for all professionals who work to promote physical activity and Active Ageing amongst older people. No qualifications are required but some understanding of older people, physical activity and exercise would be helpful.
Is this training for working with all older people or specific groups and or conditions?
The FF MOT is primarily designed for use with community living older people and in practice can be applied in a number of settings eg, leisure centres, fitness clubs, community venues, sheltered and supported living. Experience suggests that it is not appropriate for use in residential care settings and frailer older people.
Are there courses in my area?
Details of courses as they are set up will be on the COURSE DATES pages. Open courses are run across the UK but only if interest in an area is shown. We are happy to set up a course if there is interest, so let us know. We also run'hosted' or'bespoke' courses to meet the needs of people and professionals in specific communities, services and settings.
Is this course accredited/endorsed?
The FF MOT training programme is a partnership between Glasgow Caledonian University and Later Life Training. A Certificate of Attendance with these organisations logos will be provided. It also receives 8 CPD points from CIMSPA. Throughout the training day, participants are given the opportunity to reflect on both their current practice and new learning acquired. As a result, participants leave with a number of personal action points, which they can build into their future practice.
How can I get insurance?
This course is giving you the skills to provide a brief functional assessment to older people, helping them see how they compare to others of the same age, and having a discussion about becoming more active. You must ensure that your employer is happy with the current public liability or professional indemnity cover they have for you to provide this advice to older people. You may like to contact the following insurers to see if they can offer advice – Perkins Slade or Fitness Professionals.
In a nutshell, how much work do I have to do for this course?
You can just turn up and attend the one day course. However, to implement the FFMOT in your work setting ycou might want to consider all the questions you want to ask at the training as to what happens next.
What will the course allow me to do?
The FF MOT training is designed as an introduction to Functional Fitness and provides an understanding oft he key elements of the 2011 UK CMO Guidelines on Physical Activity for Older Adults and how to use functional fitness activities and events to engage groups of older people with the purpose of increasing their physical activity. It is not a tool that should be used as a pre-post measure for research or programme evaluation, nor is it an alternative to pre-exercise assessment or an alternative physical activity or exercise programme.
The BHF NC have produced an impact assessment of how organisations have used the Functional Fitness MOT in practice.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Are you a registered Level 4 Postural Stability Instructor in Torbay and South Devon?
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) are looking for a qualified Postural Stability Instructor to deliver at least one FaME class per week (4 hours per week including class, assessments and administration), working on a freelance basis, plus additional cover requirements as needed.
This service is funded through TSDFTs falls prevention service. We need the instructor to be level 4 Postural stability trained and be flexible to travel across the South Devon area.
Contact – andy.simpson@nhs.net, 07917517324
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