How to reduce your risk of having a fall
How to reduce your chances of falling, where to get help and information, and support if you’ve already had a fall.
Reduce your risk of having a fall
As you get older you’re more likely to have a fall and hurt yourself.
To reduce your risk of falling, you could:
- make changes to your home
- have your medication checked regularly by your GP or a pharmacist
- have regular eye tests
- do strength and balance exercises
Watch this video that suggests six exercises to keep your muscles strong and keep you moving, by The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
Where to get help
The Ageing Well Service can give you information and advice to improve your health and wellbeing. They can also suggest local services to improve your strength and balance. Phone them on 01273 322 947.
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has information about how to check if a person is at an increased risk of falls. You can also download their booklet get up and go - a guide to staying steady.
Age UK have a guide to falls prevention, which lists the steps you can take to reduce your risk of falling.
The council run a project called Active For Life to help people be more active. You can find strength and balance classes, fitness classes and other activities.
Find local organisations that support you to reduce your risk of having a fall, on the Health and Adult Social Care directory.
What to do if you’ve already had a fall
If you’ve already had a fall, you should discuss it with your GP. They can do some balance tests with you to check if you might fall again.
Your GP can also refer you to the Brighton & Hove Osteoporosis and Falls Prevention Service.
More information
Get more information about services to call for help in an emergency
Find out how to get equipment in your home.
Find out how to get changes to your home known as adaptations.