Falls Prevention Service

What does this service provide?

The Falls Prevention Service offers assessment to people over 65 in their own home if they have fallen or are fearful of falling.

The service can help with a variety of areas, including:

• Providing equipment that might help prevent future falls
• Provision of exercise programmes to improve strength and balance where appropriate
• Promote independence and active living, as well as helping to make sure the individual’s environment is safer to live in
• Maximise bone health, recommend intervention to prevent fractures
• Exploring other concerns, such as dizziness which may be contributing factors to falls
• Raise awareness of falls prevention with multi-organisations, agencies, carers and the public

Service availability: The service is available from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. The service does not operate on bank holidays or weekends.