Older people

01383 623623 Ext 1018

janetthomas@nhs.net

www.agile-uk.org

Rehabilitation for older people and specific expertise in Osteoporosis, Falls, Parkinson's disease and exercise.

A journal, Agility, is published twice a year. A newsletter, Agile News is circulated following each National executive committee meeting

• A conference is held annually, usually in Autumn, unless Agile are participating in the CSP congress.
• Local study days on a variety of topics are held regularly

• Membership
• Archived Research articles
• Recommended reading
• Applying for the Research and Education fund

Ordering Agile publications

Agile moderates the ‘Older persons’ network pages on Interactive CSP. Current information is shared through this, including the up to date reading list from the Research officer

Regional network
Currently Agile has a structure based on regional branches. This is due to change to a national structure in 2009

Peer support/mentorship
Support is offered both through the regional structure and through iCSP

Publications
A journal, Agility, is published twice a year free of charge to members. A newsletter, Agile News is circulated following each National executive committee meeting

Suggested reading list
A suggested reading list of recent papers and articles is produced regularly by the research officer. This is published in Agility and on iCSP

Conferences and study days
A conference is held annually, usually in Autumn, unless Agile are participating in a CSP congress strand. Local study days on a variety of topics are held regularly

Formal courses offered/recommended
After two years, members have access to support for courses through the Agile educational & research fund, the travel fund, and through associate membership of the British Geriatric Society. Agile members are eligible for a substantial discount on the Postural Stability Instructors course run by Later Life Training.

Links with other groups/organisations
Agile maintains strong links with a variety of organisations concerned with Older People and their health needs. This includes:

• Age Concern
• RCP Falls group
• The Older persons specialist forum
• IPTOP
• National Coalition for Active Ageing

Research/education awards
Agile have a Research and Education fund which members of at least 2 years standing can access.

Published evidence-based material

Agile have several publications including:

The Agile Evidence based Exercise manual, which includes sections on

• Falls & Balance
• Osteoporosis
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Continence

The Agile Outcome measures manuals, which includes sections on:

• Berg Balance Scale
• Performance Oriented Assessment of Mobility (Tinetti)
• Turn 180
• Functional Reach
• Elderly Mobility Scale
• Timed Up and Go

The Agile Undergraduate Resource booklet

• Full membership is available to Physiotherapists who are members of the CSP.
• Departmental membership can be offered to sites with rotational staff.
• Associate membership is available to physiotherapists who are eligible for HPC membership but who are not CSP members and other Professionals at the discretion of the Executive Committee.
• Student membership is available to students studying for a qualification recognised by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
• Physiotherapy Assistants or Technical Instructors who are eligible for membership of the Assistants List of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
• Students, TI’s, Assistants and Unemployed graduates are eligible for a reduced membership rate.

Members are expected to attend the Agile conference and courses and share their knowledge at local level to encourage good practice. Support of local branches of Agile by attending events organised by the region is encouraged. Liaison with the Agile Executive Committee to access the expertise of officers is also recommended.

Use of the Older persons network on iCSP is also encouraged

New members can join at any time. Membership runs from January to January each year. Membership forms are available from the website, iCSP, Agility or the Secretary