Falls Awareness Week, 15 – 19th September

News

We are marking Falls Awareness Week and Safer Mobility Week across Forth Valley with events and opportunities within the community to learn about

Falls Awareness Week (15 -19 September) is a national campaign observed to increase awareness around falls health and injury prevention.

On Wednesday 17 September, colleagues will be at Bellfield Centre in Stirling (FK8 2AU) between 11am and 2pm with a series of interactive stands, providing advice on:

  • Nutrition
  • Bone health
  • Strength and balance
  • Medication and falls
  • Community Nursing
  • Technology
  • Hearing aid support
  • Safe home environments

On Friday 19 September, the local Falls Prevention Lead will be at Falkirk Library between 1030am and 1230pm to provide hints and tips on safer mobility and keeping active.

Everyone is welcome, and no registration is required – pop in to have a chat.

Safer Mobility Event

Bellfield Centre, Stirling Community Hospital
17 September 1030am – 12pm

Safer Mobility pop-up

Falkirk Library
19 September 1030 – 1230

Learn more

To learn more about keeping steady on your feet, or to support someone you know, visit the NHS Forth Valley Falls Management and Prevention webpage.