A new pilot project has been launched in Shropshire to help older people reduce their risk of falling – potentially saving the NHS huge sums of money.

County sports partnership, Energize, has been awarded a £138,000 contract by Shropshire Council to create and manage a new Postural Stability Instruction (PSI) network across the county.

Energize, based at Frankwell Quay in Shrewsbury, is now seeking to create a team of independent exercise providers in at least 10 locations across the county, who are qualified to deliver postural stability exercises.