Preventing falls

Have you had a fall in the last 12 months or broken a bone as an adult?

If you have had a fall, you are worried about falling or you are worried about your bone health please visit your GP. If your GP is concerned that they will refer you to Your Health Care Falls Service.

Information and support is available via the Better Bones service.

Visit the Your Health Care community rehab team webpage for more information.

Do you feel unsteady on your feet or Do you worry about falling?

You can find out how good your balance is by visiting NHS Scotland's Strength and balance exercise page.

How can I improve my balance?

You can follow online exercises, including:

• NHS Balance exercises

• NHS Scotland Strength and Balance exercises

• NHS Strength exercises

• Stronger My Way delivers physio-approved, reliable advice and exercises to help you maintain and improve your strength and balance

1-1 Exercise support in Kingston:

• Get Active - a low cost 12-week exercise programme run by qualified exercise referral specialists.

Group exercise sessions focusing on improving your strength and balance in KIngston:

• Better Bones Osteoporosis risk and Strength and Balance classes - 10-12 week group class(online and face to face)

• Malden Centre balance and strength sessions for older people

• Chessington Sports Centre weekly balance and strength sessions

• Berrylands Pilates weekly balance and strength sessions in Surbiton

Further information on how to reduce your risk of falling at home is on Connected Kingston.