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Falls and fractures in vulnerable people aged 65 and over account for over 4 million hospital bed days each year in England alone. Falls destroy confidence, increase isolation and reduce independence, with around 1 in 10 older people who fall becoming afraid to walk independently.
The impact and consequences of falls in health and social care
Legislation and guidance related to the fallen person
Personal and medical factors
Environmental factors
Assessing a person for falls risks
Monitoring and reviewing of falls assessments
Multi-agency and specialist support available
Reducing harm in the event of falls
Learning from falls to improve care
Practical session
Successful completion of this training course will result in the award of a CPD certificate covering all aspects of the above course contents.
