Preventing falls

If you have a fall or start to feel unsteady you should discuss this with your GP, even if you were not injured by the fall and generally feel fine. Your local falls prevention service may offer to visit you to check if you are at risk of falling at home and to give you advice. Once you have been assessed, you may be entitled to some aids and adaptations, for example, a bath rail or stair rail to reduce your risk of falling at home. Contact the Age Scotland helpline on 0800 12 44 222 for a copy of the falls prevention guide Up and about.