Falls Awareness and Prevention
Accessible, interactive and practical sessions on staying steady and reducing the risk of falls.
What We Do
How We Work With Communities
Move Health develops and supports practical, physiotherapy-informed community initiatives in partnership with local organisations.
Our offer
What We Offer
Our activities support health, mobility, confidence and wellbeing while creating opportunities for student learning and community partnership. They may include community sessions, pilot initiatives, health education events or collaborative projects.
Physical Activity and Movement
Safe and enjoyable activity, particularly for older adults and people facing barriers to being active.
Health Education and Health Literacy
Practical, accessible health information that people can use in everyday life.
Community Partnership Projects
Co-designed activities and small pilots with students and community partners.
Audience
Who Move Health Is For
Community organisations
Care homes
Third-sector groups
Local authorities
Healthcare providers
Education settings
About
Who we are
Move Health is a collaborative initiative developed by Dr Chris Seenan, a physiotherapist and academic at the University of Stirling, working alongside students, community partners and local organisations. It emerged from a simple idea: universities should play a stronger role in supporting the health and wellbeing of the communities around them.
Our Purpose
Practical support for communities
Communities access practical, preventative health support.
Learning through civic engagement
Students learn through meaningful civic engagement.
Responsive partnership
Organisations work with the university in responsive and useful ways.
New ideas and partnerships
New ideas and partnerships emerge through collaboration.
Our Structure
Move Health is currently developing as a university-associated civic health initiative focused on community engagement, student learning and local partnership. We are exploring models for sustainability, governance and community benefit.
Developed in collaboration with
Developed with the University of Stirling, NHS partners, community organisations and students.
Process
How It Works
- 1
Initial conversation
- 2
Understanding your community needs
- 3
Co-designing the session or programme
- 4
Delivery and feedback
- 5
Ongoing partnership (where appropriate)
Standards
Safeguarding and Professional Standards
- All initiatives use evidence-informed practice.
- Activities are risk-assessed and adapted to participant needs.
- We prioritise safety, inclusion and accessibility in all settings.
Interested in bringing Move Health to your community?
Tell us a little about your organisation and what you have in mind.