The Falls Prevention Programme aims to reduce risk of falls and fractures amongst a specific group of identified patients referred to the Drake Day Hospital.

This will be achieved by:

•  a multidisciplinary approach to assessment, rehabilitation and goal setting
•  full assessment and treatment of medical problems which contribute to falls risks
•  improving balance and physical ability so as to reduce falls risks
•  in the event of a fall, to have in place plans to cope with the consequences of the fall (prevention of the long lie)
•  to educate patients into home safety and falls risks
•  monitor cognitive problems and liaise with appropriate services when necessary
•  provide patients with safest environment possible according to individual needs
•  offer longer term monitoring and support to patients at risk of falls

This link explains who the team are, how the patients are referred and what the programme entails.