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Get Moving was a pilot project that worked with health and social care providers, local authorities, community organisations and arts and leisure providers to develop local opportunities for older Londoners to get active.

Get Moving: the pilot

This short film explores the fresh approaches to improving the health, independence and quality of life for older Londoners.

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Tea dance

Day centre users from North London get moving in weekly dance sessions with All Change and take part at a tea dance at Sadler’s Wells Theatre.

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Chair-based exercise

Sheltered housing residents in Woodberry Down get involved in weekly exercise classes led by Leyton Orient Trust.

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Dancing

Older Londoners from North London participate in weekly dance sessions led by Rambert and Age UK Islington.

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Community Gardening

Get Moving pilot case study. Older Londoners create an edible garden with Art in the Park in Burgess Park.

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Exercise on prescription

Older Londoners in East London take part in weekly exercise at the GP practice.

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