Criteria: Older people aged 65 or over and living in their own home/group dwellings. Self-referral or referral by a health professional.
People under the age of 65, or over 65 but living in residential/care homes should be referred to the Community Therapy team.
The Falls Service offers several options:
Fallstop – a one-off group session, which involves advice and education about:
- What can cause a fall and how to prevent them
- The importance of staying active
- Keeping walking aids safe
- Overcoming difficulties with accessing transport
- Getting out and about
Falls Rehabilitation Programme – an eight-week, twice-weekly programme of exercise and education, which you will attend as part of a group of up to ten patients. The programme is tailored to your needs and abilities, so no matter how little you think you can do, we can design a programme to help.
Home Rehab – a six-week tailored programme of exercise, delivered in your own home. The programme is flexible to work around you and any appointments or other commitments you have. It will utilise the home environment and can also incorporate outdoor activity practice, such as walking outside or functional tasks like hanging out the washing and gardening.
Virtual Falls Rehab – an eight-week, twice-weekly programme of exercise and education, similar to our Falls Rehabilitation programme, but which can be delivered to you in your own home.