Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System
Preventing Falls
Every year many people have falls at home. These falls can lead to trips to the emergency department and serious injuries.
Preventing falls can help to keep you active and healthy, ensuring you live your life well. On this webpage we highlight some of the common causes of falls and how you can take action to decrease your chances of having a fall.
An easy to use guide to encourage movement at home is also available to help keep you steady, strong and able – all with the aim to ensure you can enjoy your life now, and in your years to come.
Falls are often caused by hazards that are easy to overlook but are easy to fix if you know what to keep an eye out for. The following pages set out how you can avoid losing balance or feeling dizzy, leading to a fall:
- Discover how your health and lifestyle may play a role in your chances of a fall and what changes you can make to lower the risk;
- Read about the everyday hazards in your home that increase the risk of you tripping.
Sections of this guide
This guide is divided into seven sections which each highlight risks that increase falls. Each section features a checklist of actions you can take to reduce your risk. The focus of each section is:
T – Trip Hazards
U – Urine and Hydration
M – Medication
B – Balance and Blood Pressure
L – Lighting and Eyesight
E – Exercise and Equipment
S – Slips, Shoes and Slippers
If you would like to download a PDF copy of this guide, please click the link below.
Falls Prevention Booklet (pdf, 1mb)
Active Essex have produced a number of easy to use guides to encourage movement in the home. Click the button below for more information.
SWF Health & Social Care Group 