September 2025 is Falls Prevention Awareness Week.
This year’s theme is “From Awareness to Action”, to underline the fact that falls are not a normal part of ageing. Most falls can be prevented and older adults have the power to reduce their risk of falling. Maintaining physical activity and boosting fitness levels are a key part of reducing the risk of falls.
To promote greater awareness and understanding of this, we will be running “Six Steps to Preventing Falls & Koku” community workshops
Everyone has a role to play in preventing a patient from falling.
Simple actions like ensuring the patient’s call bell is in reach, removing trip hazards or just keeping a close eye on those patients assessed as having a high fall risk, can make a big difference.
Measure your fall risk
Understanding your risk of a fall and the causes of falls will help avoid unnecessary accidents at home or out-and-about. The Falls Risk Score is a free online tool that assesses your indicative risk of falling.
By completing the Falls Risk Score you can download the Taking Care Falls Prevention Guide.
The guide has lots of practical advice and tips to help reduce the risk of a fall, including how to fall-proof your home and lifestyle changes to improve strength and balance.
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