NWAS and Age UK launch winter falls prevention sessions

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

The North West Ambulance Service and Age UK are delivering falls prevention sessions for older people this winter. The sessions aim to help older people understand why falls happen and the simple steps that can reduce their risk. Falls are among the most common reasons for emergency calls and cost the NHS more than £2.3 billion annually.

The first of three planned events took place at County Hall in Preston during a council reception for older people's groups, attended by more than 100 people. They received advice and resources on falls prevention and were encouraged to share what they had learned with their communities.

Sara Harris, sector clinical lead at NWAS, said falls can be caused by medication side effects, dehydration, changes in vision, reduced mobility, environmental hazards such as clutter or poor lighting, and underlying health conditions. Anne Oliver, community engagement manager at Age UK Lancashire, said falls are among the key events leading to clients accessing their support services.

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• NWAS and Age UK launch winter sessions to help older people prevent fallsNWAS and Age UK deliver falls prevention sessions for older people this winter, offering exercise, medication, hydration and home safety advice.Warrington Guardian · 18 Oct, 12:00
• NWAS and Age UK launch winter sessions to help older people prevent fallsNWAS and Age UK deliver falls prevention sessions for older people this winter, offering exercise, medication, hydration and home safety advice.Northwich Guardian · 18 Oct, 12:00

In this story: North West Ambulance Service · Age UK · Lancashire County Council · Preston

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