 | What does it do?Age Concern Cheshire's Falls Prevention Project works to reduce the number of people who need to attend the Accident & Emergency Department because they have fallen in their homes.
By carrying out home visits to individuals and talks to groups, we are able to highlight possible hazardous areas within the home and in turn minor alterations where necessary.
The service is available in Chester, Ellesmere Port and Neston and surrounding Areas.
If you are in any doubt about the availability of the service in your area then please contact us
A Falls Prevention Co-ordinator will telephone you to arrange an appointment to visit. The Co-ordinator will discuss with you any concerns you may have about falling in your home and look at possible causes. These may include:-
Use of steps and stairs
Access to the bath
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Feet and footwear
Furniture
Rugs etc.
Alterations that are agreed with the Falls Prevention Co-ordinator are provided free of charge. |
Who it is for: Older people in Cheshire | Where it is available: Local service covering: Chester, Congleton, Crewe and Nantwich, Ellesmere Port and Neston, Halton, Macclesfield, Vale Royal, Warrington (Cheshire). | What it costs: Alterations that are agreed with the Falls Prevention Co-ordinator are provided free of charge. | How to access or apply for it: | What to expect then: Anyone who feels an older person is at risk of falling or has fallen e.g. health & social care agencies, voluntary organisations, carers, relatives, friends, neighbours and of course you can contact us yourself. | Classification(s): Care, Independent living, Safety & security, Health & wellbeing, Health & wellbeing, Services | Info last updated: 07/05/2012. |
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