Falls are increasingly common in older people, sometimes leading to injuries that can cost people their independence. Many falls can be avoided with the right help. Our aim is to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries
Did you know six out of ten falls happen in the home or garden? Improving safety in the home can help prevent people having falls and injuring themselves, allowing them to continue to live independently.
For more information, read the interactive Steady on Your Feet Home Safety checklist to help identify hazards and improve home safety. Using the Steady on Your Feet self-assessment tool can help people understand what is putting them at risk of falling and things people can do to help themselves stay steady, mobile and independent.
What do we offer?
When a risk has been identified that is related to reduced strength and balance action can be taken to improve strength and balance.
Who can access the service at Vivacity?
- Anyone over 65 living in Peterborough or registered with a GP practice in Peterborough.
- People 50 - 64 with a strength and balance issue diagnosed by a health professional, living or registered with a GP practice in Peterborough.
Why this matters
This programme directly supports the our health improvement goals by:
- Preventing adverse effects of falling.
- Empowering residents with knowledge about their fall risks.
- Connecting individuals to lifestyle services and follow-up care.
- Reducing health inequalities across Peterborough communities.
It also helps reduce demand on NHS and social care services in the longer term by identifying and acting on risk factors early.
Referrals and further information
- People can access the Steady on your feet website via the link above.
- Patients can be referred from their GP practice for a risk assessment.
- GP practices and any organisation with access to the JOY app can refer to Vivacity for falls and a range of support with physical activity via the app.
- Professional or self-referrals can be made by telephoning 01733 863600, leave your contact details and someone will call you back.
- For email referrals, complete the “Blank specific conditions referral form” with as much information as possible, there is no need to complete medical information where this is unknown. Please email the completed form to healthservices@vivacity.org, specifying that the referral is for falls prevention.
