Falls prevention

 

Prevention and management of falls

 

This national, multiagency resource is aimed at preventing fractures in older people by raising the profile of falls.

This resource can be used by services for older people living in the community.

We worked in partnership with Falls Leads from each Community Health (and Care) Partnership and NHS Rehabilitation Co-ordinators during the two year programme.

Here is an overview of how the resource was developed:

Published Date: 29 August 2010

Improvement

Healthcare Improvement Scotland took over the responsibilities of NHS Quality Improvement Scotland on 1st April 2011.