Reduce the risk of falls

Help you or a loved one stay safe and remain independent

Falls are one of the main reasons older adults lose their independence.


Falls are the number one cause of adults over 65 visiting A&E departments and injuries often have a long-term effect on confidence. Up to 50% of older adults that fall, express a fear of falling and limit their social activities.*

Understanding your risk of a fall and the causes of falls will help you or loved ones avoid unnecessary accidents at home or out-and-about.


Hartlepool Borough Council can support your independence with solutions that can help prevent and detect falls, such as fall alarms.


Complete the Falls Risk Score online assessment to receive personalised recommendations to keep you safe and to download the Falls Prevention Guide.

Download your Falls Prevention Guide

The Falls Prevention Guide recommends 5 key things you can do to reduce the risk of falls in the home.

  1. How to fall-proof the home with some simple checks
  2. Tips to stay active and improve strength and balance to reduce falls
  3. The importance of maintaining eye care and how to manage medications
  4. What you can do to ensure your loved one is looking after their feet
  5. How you can address the fear of falling and maintain your loved one's independence

Supporting independent living in Hartlepool

Hartlepool Borough Council have a range of telecare services to help you or your loved one remain independent.


Hartlepool Borough Council's telecare service is called Hartlepool Technology for Care and is available to help people at different stages of their life.

* NCBI www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3468115/

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