Available support includes...
Fitting Equipment in the Home
Works include: Stair/grab rails, Lighting improvements, securing loose carpets, removing trailing electrical cables and provision/installation of equipment that assists those at risk of falling (e.g. bath boards, bath steps).Hospital Discharge
We will assess the home to prevent further accidents by adjusting, removing and replacing furniture, securing carpets with metal strips moving electrical sockets to avoid trips, and installing falls prevention equipment.Take a look at this video outlining the risk factors of falls in the home.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who qualifies for the Falls Prevention Service?
You will qualify for our Falls Prevention Service if you are 18 years+ and in any housing tenure and meet at least one of the criteria below:
• There is an immediate risk of a fall which will necessitate a hospital admission if minor adaptations are not provided;
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• The person has a history of recurrent falls and or admissions to hospital as a result of falls and frailty;
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• The person struggles to access facilities, e.g. the toilet, which impacts on their medical condition and would require a hospital admission;
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What type of falls prevention equipment does Care & Repair provide?
Grab Rails – both inside and outside the home
Bannister Rails
Pick Up Sticks
Bathroom Rails
Bath Boards
Bath Seats
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What are the common falls risks?
Common risks include:
Trip hazards in the home, such as trailing wires, rugs and obstructions in walkways. Remove these if possible.
Not wearing appropriate secure and comfortable footwear around the home.
Not staying hydrated – being dehydrated can cause confusion, loss of concentration and delirium, which will lead to a loss of balance.
Simple but effective strength and balance exercises can improve your ability to hold yourself up and avoid falls. Use this Link for more info.
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What do I do if a fall occurs?
Planning ahead by making sure that the home environment offers comfortable support, such as pillows, cushions and rugs in case a fall occurs is important.
In the event of a fall in the home, take your time to get yourself up to a sitting position. If you are a carer, it is preferable that you encourage the individual to get up themselves. Lifting them or managing this yourself should only be done as a last resort and after assessing that weight relationship, strength and fitness allows for this.
If the fall is unexplained, get in touch with your GP to talk through your concerns.
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Where can I have grab rails fitted?
We visit you at home, listen to what you say and make an assessment, to find out what is needed and the best place to fit rails.
Rails can be fitted anywhere in the home, usually in the bathroom/by the toilet, on the stairs and by internal and external doors.
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How much will grabrails and banisters cost me?
The Falls Prevention Service is free to anyone aged 18 and over in Leeds, and meets the criteria set out above.