Aesop’s vision is of a future when arts solutions for society’s problems are valued and available for all who need them.
Aesop is a bridge-builder, connecting Arts & Health organisations.
Our aims are to:
Aesop's lead programme is Dance to Health.
Dance to Health smuggles the evidence-based falls prevention exercise programmes, FaME and Otago, into fun, creative and sociable dance.
Older people’s falls is a massive health challenge. Each year, a third of people over 65 will have a fall. Falls can result in serious injury, reduced confidence in activities of daily living and leads to social isolation. Fall-related fractures cost the health and social care system £4.4 billion per year.
Dance to Health can save the NHS £79 million each year. It reduces falls by 58%. If an older person visits A&E because of a fall, the likelihood of their becoming an in-patient is 35%. This reduces to 13% for Dance to Health participants.
