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Home Environment

Well-over half of all falls happen in and around homes, and older adults living in care homes are three times more likely to fall than older people living in their own homes. Identifying and addressing hazards within our home environment can significantly reduce the risk.

Slips, trips, and falls

Challenges at home can include:

  • Daily activities: Everyday tasks like getting in and out of bed or the bath, and getting on or off a chair or the toilet, can become harder as we age, increasing the risk of falls.
  • Home hazards: Hazards such as loose rugs, cluttered walkways, inadequate lighting, and slippery floors, can all lead to falls.

Preventing Falls in and Around the Home

Falls prevention in and around the home often relies on "common sense," but it's not always easy to identify potential dangers.

Our home safety section is designed to help you to recognise and address these hazards effectively:

  • Identify hazards: Discover potential slip, trip, and fall hazards within your home. Learn how to spot risks like loose rugs, slippery surfaces, and poor lighting.
  • Take action: Find practical tips and step-by-step instructions on how to remove or reduce these hazards to create a safer living environment.

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Helpful Links 

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Home adaptations, care services and equipment - NHS
Identifying hazards at home - NHS Inform
Make your Home Safer - Age UK
Avoiding falls within your home - ROSPA
Preventing falls checklist - ROSPA
Preventing falls in your home: a room-by-room guide - RoSPA (video) 

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