Provision of Falls Prevention, Rehabilitation and Recovery Services
Description: The 2023 National Audit of Inpatient Falls (NAIF) report on 2022 clinical data identified that more than 60,000 people sustained a femoral fracture in England and Wales in 2022 (NHFD) due to a fall. Of these, 2,033 occurred in inpatient settings. Falls prevention services aim to reduce people's chance of falling by tackling risk factors, improving strength and balance whilst allowing people to remain well and live independently at home. The services aim to: * Provide falls support planning and risk assessments for individuals and their homes, * Develop person centred plans to maximise older people's potential for independent living, * Reduce the risks of falls and injuries by improving strength and balance, * Reduce hospital admissions as a result of falls, * Educate and raise falls prevention (read more...)
Summary: The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust established a framework for falls prevention, post-fall rehabilitation and recovery services for NHS and other eligible public authorities. Services are intended to reduce falls and injuries, support recovery after a fall, improve strength and balance, and help older people live independently. Work includes risk assessments for individuals and their homes, person-centred support planning, interventions in homes and residential care, and prevention awareness and education for care homes, agencies and the public. The framework has three service areas: falls prevention; post-fall rehabilitation and recovery; and a combined offer. Delivery is across England and Wales.