
Reducing the Risk of Falls in Care Homes
A guide for care home staff, health care staff, residents, family and friends
If a resident has had a fall, it is important that they get the right help. If they are seriously injured you may need to call 999, but in other situations an alternative approach might be more appropriate. This guide and flowchart will help to identify who to call when.
For urgent advice 8am – 8pm please contact:
Coventry UCR: 0300 200 0011, option 3
Warwickshire UCR: 01926 600818
Click on links below – Coventry & Warwickshire ICB



Useful materials

With thanks to:
React To Falls – Best Practice in Managing Falls for Care Home Residents Part 1
React To Falls – Best Practice in Managing Falls for Care Home Residents Part 2
React To Falls – Best Practice in Managing Falls for Care Home Residents Part 3
React To Falls – Best Practice in Managing Falls for Care Home Residents Part 4
React To Falls – Best Practice in Managing Falls for Care Home Residents Part 5

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