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The Redbridge Integrated Falls Service
The facts:
- One in three people over the age of 65 fall each year and this increases to one in two for the over 80 group.
- Falls are the biggest cause of accidents in the home.
- The good news is that falls are not an inevitable part of getting older and many can be prevented.
- Taking action to improve balance and making your environment safer can reduce the chances of a fall or, at least, the long term impact of one.
What are we doing?
- We are working with older people and community groups to reduce the number of falls that result in serious injury and to help older people to continue to live independently.
- We provide information sessions and literature on what individuals can do to improve their balance.
- We will refer people on if it appears that they would benefit from further support/intervention.
- We are increasing the opportunities for exercise in the borough.
- We organise events to promote the general well-
being of older people. - We are working in partnership with Redbridge Health and the London Borough of Redbridge to develop the service further.
Want to know more?
- We suggest that you read the “Top tips for preventing slips and trips” booklet (see link below).
- If you have had a fall, or are concerned about falling please complete the assessment form (click here) either on line or print it and post it to us.
- If you want to discuss any concerns you may have please contact Tina Sinclair, falls
Prevention Co-
ordinator on 020 8220 6000
If you would like to view the Redbridge Integrated Falls Strategy or the Home Assessment Booklet please use the links below.To view these documents you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. If you do not have this click on the logo below to download it free.
Tina Sinclair
Falls Prevention
Co-
