Tag: Falls prevention
Health News
Hundreds of older people across Greater Manchester were helped back on their feet at home this winter thanks to a specialist NHS falls response service
Read more about “There is nothing worse than waiting on the floor” – NHS falls service sees 27% rise in call outs across Greater Manchester
News
We're putting a spooky twist on the important issue of falls prevention this Halloween
Read more about Is your home a house of horrors?
Health News
Greater Manchester is leading the way in healthy ageing as the first region in the world to pilot innovative eFalls technology
Read more about Greater Manchester pilots world-first eFalls tech to prevent future falls in older people
News
NHS Falls Pick-Up Service helped 278 people get back on their feet.
Read more about Greater Manchester lifts hundreds back to safety over winter
Announcement
With around 10,000 people aged over 65 injuring themselves through falls each year, organisations in Greater Manchester are teaming up to get more services in place for winter.
Read more about Health leaders’ mission to reduce serious falls in Greater Manchester
Healthy Living
Preventing falls can be achieved with a few easy steps (Falls Prevention Awareness Week 23 – 27 September 2024).
Read more about The good news is, most falls are preventable