Falls and fractures are a common and serious health issue faced by older people in England. People aged 65 and older have the highest risk of falling; around a third of people aged 65 and over, and around half of people aged 80 and over, fall at least once a year. Falling is a cause of distress, pain, injury, loss of confidence, loss of independence and mortality.

Being more physically active is a key preventative factor in relation to falls risk and recovery.

Following consultation with a number of practitioners based in Cumbria, we have pulled together a bank of useful resources for those working with older adults. These vary from general guidance on falls prevention to specific tools to support your day to day working in relation to falls prevention, all accessible through the links below: