Falls
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Most falls are preventable.
There is lots of self-help advice available online (see our Useful Links section).
NHS Lanarkshire also has a Falls Hub where Falls Register staff are able to offer advice and signposting to the most appropriate service.
The Falls Register Team accept self-referrals and complete their assessments via telephone consultation.
For people who have had falls that are complex, unexplained, recurrent or where dizziness/ light-headedness or blackouts are implicated, they may be referred to the NHS Lanarkshire Specialist Falls Team. Please note this service is by professional referral only.
The Specialist Falls Team visit patients in their own home (wearing appropriate PPE). The specialist team also support the Falls Clinics within NHS Lanarkshire.
How to refer
Falls Register Team- accept self-referrals directly from patients and carers or referrals from other professionals.
Specialist Falls Team accepts referrals from a professional already involved in your care, where a general falls assessment has already been completed.
Contact details
- Falls Register Team: call 01698 753734
- Falls Specialist Team: call 01698 753733
Useful links
General falls prevention advice
For general advice visit the NHS Inform website or phone Falls register staff on 01698 753734 to have a printed version of this booklet sent out.
- A short film has been produced showing what to do if you fall, or if you’re helping someone who has fallen.
- Alternatively, short excerpts have been produced. These are:
There is also a short leaflet available about how to help someone who has fallen available at Health Scotland.
Your Feedback – comments, concerns and complaints
NHS Lanarkshire is committed to improving the service it provides to patients and their families. We, therefore, want to hear from you about your experience. If you would like to tell us about this please visit our feedback page.
