Falls Prevention

Falls and fractures in older people are often preventable. Reducing falls and fractures is therefore important in maintaining health, wellbeing and independence.

Reducing risk factors for falls, for example, supporting you to stay physically active and increasing your strength and balance, can support you to feel more confident and reduce your fear of falling. Similarly, addressing environmental hazards in the home/wider environment, can also increase your confidence and reduce the fear of falling.

More information can be found on our Health Improvement Strategy page.

Steady On Your Feet website 

The Steady On Your Feet website aims to provide practical advice and personal plans to help people reduce their risk of falling.

You can use Steady On Your Feet to complete a self-assessment and get a personal fall prevention plan. You can also use the website to do home hazard assessments, find out practical advice and access strength and balance activity videos, as well as find out about exercise classes in the area.