This winter, let’s help keep our older loved ones safe from falls.

important advice on preventing falls and what to do if one happens.

Key tips to remember:

• If you fall, stay calm and take a moment to check for injuries before moving.

• If you can get up safely: roll onto your side → push to hands and knees → use sturdy furniture to bring one foot flat → stand slowly.

• If you can’t get up: use your phone or pendant alarm, call for help, try to attract attention, keep warm, and move gently to support circulation.

Remember: Call 999 immediately if you or someone who has fallen can’t get up, is confused, drowsy, vomiting, or has a suspected head, neck, back or hip injury, or severe bleeding.