Preventing falls

Information on how to reduce your risk of falling at home and what to do if you have a fall.

Why falls matter

Anyone can fall, but find out why older people are at higher risk and why it may be more serious

Causes of falls

Find out the risk factors that could increase your risk of falling

Falls and dementia

Find out how symptoms of dementia can put you at a higher risk of falls and what you can do to help.

Fear and anxiety about falling

Fear of falling

Find out what you can do to prevent a fear of falling from affecting your confidence and stopping you from doing things you enjoy.

How to deal with anxiety about falling

Learning to manage your fear and knowing what to do if you fall can improve your confidence and quality of life.

Relaxation techniques

Relaxation techniques like breathing exercises can help reduce your anxiety levels

Keeping well

Looking after your feet to prevent falls

Preventing common foot problems and finding the right footwear can help prevent falls

Strength and balance exercises

Simple exercise videos you can practice at home that can help reduce your risk of falls

Looking after your bones

Keeping your bones healthy can make a big difference to the effect of a fall

Looking after your vision and hearing to prevent falls

Vision changes and hearing loss caused by ageing can increase your risk of falling

How to manage your medication to prevent falls

Find out how to manage your medication to ensure side effects don't increase your risk of falling

Moving around safely

Advice on how you can continue to get around safely without having to worry about falling

How to eat well

Eating healthily is important for your overall health and wellbeing, but it can also help to prevent falls

Keeping active

Find out how to keep active and what activities you can do to reduce your risk of falls

Home safety

How to identify hazards

Advice on how to spot trip and slip hazards in your home

How to do a safety check of your home

Find out what to check for and how to use each room more safely

Dealing with a fall

What to do if you fall

Find out what to do if you fall and can or can't get up

Creating a falls plan

Information on how to create a falls plan and what you should include

Help and support

When and where to get help

There may come a time where you need the help of others to reduce your risk of falls

Falls risk screening

A falls risk screening can identify ways to reduce your risk of falling

Technology enabled care

Telehealth, telecare and telemedicine can support you to live safely and independently in your own home