Falls Prevention
Falls are unexpected and shocking. Having a fall can happen to anyone, but they are most common and tend to be more serious for people in later life. And the impact is huge. They result in nearly half a million hospital admissions each year and are the single biggest cause of accidental injuries in the home. Yet, simply giving people access to useful information, support and the knowledge and skills to help themselves
and others in their family or community, means:
Falls don't have to happen!
Why falls matter
This is a shocking and unacceptable toll!
Annual deaths due to falls have nearly doubled in England since 1990 and are the largest cause of accidental death among some of the most vulnerable in our society - those over 65. Each year falls cause untold suffering, not only to those directly affected but also to family, friends, colleagues, bystanders and communities.
At RoSPA we prevent accidents that are life-ending and life-changing
We're working tirelessly to reduce the number of falls...
On stairs 700 people die each year in England
To over 65s 3500 people die each year in the UK
Into water 200 people die each year in the UK
What we're doing to prevent falls...
Falls are the single biggest cause of accidental injury, and the largest cause of accidental death to over-65s.
Yet despite the huge burden falls place on individuals, families and healthcare services, they are often overlooked. Dismissed as inevitable; trivialised as harmless…
The truth is, falls cause untold devastation - and they are on the rise.
At RoSPA, we know that falls can be prevented.
We’re working tirelessly to:
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Reduce the burden of treatment on the NHS, through community prevention
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Empower an army of over 15,000 RoSPA Fall Fighters
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Train the next generation of falls prevention practitioners
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Fund community strength and balance classes
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Celebrate the employers who raise standards and share expertise
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Ensure stairs are ‘safer by design’
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Stop drowning from falls into water.
Fall prevention hub
Staying safe and active in later life
Fall fighter
Falls are a forgotten killer but simple changes can make the world of difference. Our Fall Fighter campaign offers free resources to help create a global fall fighting community – join us now.
National accident prevention strategy
Ground-breaking research reveals that UK accident rates have risen sharply over the last decade. We urgently need government support to tackle this issue.