The packs, which will be distributed by Rise North East across all six local authorities, will contain items to help maintain and improve strength and balance, such as resistance bands and sponge balls as well as printed tea towels with exercises to do safely whilst the kettle boils.
Rise has been chosen as one of Barclays UK’s partners to help deliver their £100m community aid package for the work they do with local communities, supporting the immediate needs of low-income families, those facing financial hardship, and isolated elderly people.
Adam Brougham, strategic lead for adult health and wellbeing for rise said: “We’re delighted to be working with our local authorities to distribute the packs to residents across our region – supporting them in regaining their confidence and independence through physical activity.”
