How to prevent a fall

Advice for patients or residents

To help prevent a fall:

• Keep everything you need within easy reach, including your call button and any walking aids.

• Avoid stretching or bending for things, ask someone to help you.
• Make sure slippers and shoes are supportive and fit properly, and that your clothing is not too long.

• Stand up slowly from your bed or chair, and get your balance before you set off.
• Press your call button for assistance if you feel dizzy or unwell or need assistance to go to the bathroom or toilet, don’t attempt it on you own.

• Use your call button so that staff know you need their help.
• Keep a night light on if you need to.

Advice for relatives or visitors

How I can help my relative or friend:

• Leave the room tidy and clutter free, and keep walkways clear.
• Replace bed tables moved during your visit and return any chairs you have used.
• Clean up any spills on the floor such as liquid or food, and inform a member of staff.

• Make sure you leave the call button within easy reach.

• If you find anything that could be a potential hazard, please report it to a member of staff.

• Remember to let a member of staff know that you are leaving.