Age UK Norwich Offers Free Health Coaching in Lowestoft to Boost Mobility and Wellbeing for Over 50s

Age UK Norwich is launching a brand-new free health coaching service for residents aged 50 and over in the Lowestoft area. The Mobility Matters programme, funded by Active Suffolk, aims to help older adults build strength, improve flexibility and balance, and better manage long-term health conditions.

Starting Friday 5th September at The Olive Centre, Clapham Road South, Lowestoft (NR32 1QS), the eight-week programme offers both personalised 1-2-1 health coaching and friendly group exercise classes designed to improve mobility and confidence in daily life.

Programme Details

1-2-1 Personalised Support - Participants may be eligible for tailored health coaching, providing one-to-one advice, exercises, and wellbeing guidance to support their personal mobility goals.

Group Classes – Open to All

• Sit Fit: 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
• Sit-2-Stand Fit: 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Both classes are gentle, accessible, and suitable for all abilities - perfect for those wanting to move more in a safe, supportive environment.

Eligibility for 1-2-1 Support

• Must be aged 50+
• Must be a resident with an NR32 or NR33 postcode
• Subject to health screening and individual assessment

"We’re thrilled to bring our Mobility Matters programme to Lowestoft for the first time," said Helen Grimes, Health Coach from Age UK Norwich. "These free sessions are about so much more than exercise,  they’re about building strength, confidence, and connections in a warm and friendly atmosphere."