Falls Prevention

Guidance for healthcare professionals

Falls and fall-related injuries pose a significant and serious issue for older adults. Public Health England estimates that Fall Prevention yields a social return on investment of £2.28 for every £1 invested. 

Places Leisure’s Falls Prevention Programme aims to reduce incidences of falls alongside improve physical health, reduce social isolation, and promote independence. By identifying at-risk individuals, we can provide targeted interventions, with our approach meeting the 50-hour "minimum dose" that research has shown is necessary for the prevention of falls.  

 

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2 Column Falls Prevention

Programme overview

Our programme is tailored to provide our Customers with the best care at every step of the way.

As part of the programme, Customers will also receive all the benefits of our Premium membership at a discounted rate, which includes unlimited access to the gym, pool, and classes.

Find out more about what each week will look like here:

Falls Prevention Programme overview

Who is eligible?

We follow NICE Guidelines (2019) and are currently accepting referrals for People with a history, risk, or fear of falls resulting in injuries, or who are living with conditions affecting their mobility and balance. 

Individuals should be independently mobile (or use 4 wheeled walker or elbow crutches /sticks).

We’re unable to accept People who meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • Individuals who frequently experience dizziness  

  • Individuals with significant and symptomatic postural hypotension 

  • Those who are medically unstable to engage in exercise 

  • Individuals requiring assistance from one or more people for mobility and personal care 

  • People with various heart-related conditions, including uncontrolled angina, unstable or acute heart failure, and tachycardia 
  • Those with acute systemic illnesses (e.g., acute cancer-related issues, pneumonia) 

  • Individuals who have had a recent injurious fall without a medical examination 

  • People unable to maintain an upright seated position or follow simple movement instructions due to neurological deficits 

Make your referral today

If you feel your patient's health conditions(s) is deemed to benefit from this programme, please directly refer into our programme via the link below.

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If you have any further questions, please contact your local centre