Anyone can have a fall, but older people may be more vulnerable and likely to fall, especially if they have a long-term health condition.
If you have experienced three of the five issues below, we would recommend that you get further advice and support around preventing future falls.
- Have fallen in the last year
- Difficulty getting out of a chair
- Balance or walking problems
- Taking 4 or more medicines
- Had a stroke or Parkinson’s disease
Local Services
Bracknell
Falls are the leading cause of mortality in people aged over 75 in the UK. Falls have increased in Bracknell Forest over the last 5 years. Around 10-25% of people who have a fall will suffer a serious injury – such as a hip fracture. More information can be found here https://health.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/self-care-guide/falls/
North East Hampshire and Farnham
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Slough
Surrey Heath
