For #FallsAwarenessWeek, Dr Alasdair MacRae and Professor Dawn Skelton from the BGS Falls and Bone Health SIG Committee write for the BGS blog.
Dawn's blog: buff.ly/uwtnvcI
Alasdair's blog: buff.ly/uwOnBSw
Dawn's blog: buff.ly/uwtnvcI
Alasdair's blog: buff.ly/uwOnBSw
September 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM
For #FallsAwarenessWeek, Dr Alasdair MacRae and Professor Dawn Skelton from the BGS Falls and Bone Health SIG Committee write for the BGS blog.
Dawn's blog: buff.ly/uwtnvcI
Alasdair's blog: buff.ly/uwOnBSw
Dawn's blog: buff.ly/uwtnvcI
Alasdair's blog: buff.ly/uwOnBSw
Insights from a reducing falls project at the University Hospital Southampton - a blog on the hub, @patientsafetylearning.org's platform to share learning for patient safety. www.pslhub.org/learn/improv... #FallsAwarenessWeek #patientsafety
Insights from a reducing falls project at the University Hospital Southampton
Karen Males share insights from her reducing falls project at the University Hospital Southampton
www.pslhub.org
September 24, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Insights from a reducing falls project at the University Hospital Southampton - a blog on the hub, @patientsafetylearning.org's platform to share learning for patient safety. www.pslhub.org/learn/improv... #FallsAwarenessWeek #patientsafety
#Falls can affect confidence, independence and wellbeing.
During #FallsPreventionWeek, explore AACE’s free, practical resources on reducing fall risks and what to do after a fall.
>> aace.org.uk/falls-guidan...
#FallsPrevention #FallsAwarenessWeek
#ThinkFalls #StayingWell
During #FallsPreventionWeek, explore AACE’s free, practical resources on reducing fall risks and what to do after a fall.
>> aace.org.uk/falls-guidan...
#FallsPrevention #FallsAwarenessWeek
#ThinkFalls #StayingWell
September 24, 2026 at 11:56 AM
#Falls can affect confidence, independence and wellbeing.
During #FallsPreventionWeek, explore AACE’s free, practical resources on reducing fall risks and what to do after a fall.
>> aace.org.uk/falls-guidan...
#FallsPrevention #FallsAwarenessWeek
#ThinkFalls #StayingWell
During #FallsPreventionWeek, explore AACE’s free, practical resources on reducing fall risks and what to do after a fall.
>> aace.org.uk/falls-guidan...
#FallsPrevention #FallsAwarenessWeek
#ThinkFalls #StayingWell
This week is #FallsAwarenessWeek. In this Top picks article we have pulled together tools, quality improvement projects, blogs and reports shared on the hub to help reduce and prevent falls in healthcare settings. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #patientsafety
Top picks: 12 fall prevention resources
In this Top picks, we’ve pulled together tools, quality improvement projects, blogs and reports shared on the hub to help reduce and prevent falls in healthcare settings
www.pslhub.org
September 23, 2026 at 10:26 AM
This week is #FallsAwarenessWeek. In this Top picks article we have pulled together tools, quality improvement projects, blogs and reports shared on the hub to help reduce and prevent falls in healthcare settings. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #patientsafety
Upcoming event featured on the hub today:
▶️ @rcphysicians.bsky.social National Audit of Inpatient Falls webinar: Post-fall medical assessment - a new resource
🗓️ Wednesday 17 September 2025
⏰ 12-1pm
More details on the hub below⬇️
www.pslhub.org/events/event... #patientsafety
▶️ @rcphysicians.bsky.social National Audit of Inpatient Falls webinar: Post-fall medical assessment - a new resource
🗓️ Wednesday 17 September 2025
⏰ 12-1pm
More details on the hub below⬇️
www.pslhub.org/events/event... #patientsafety
Post-fall medical assessment
Join the Royal College of Physicians during hashtag#FallsAwarenessWeek for the next National Audit of Inpatient Falls (hashtag#NAIF) webinar. The team are joined by guest speaker Dr Sarah Howie and NA...
www.pslhub.org
August 1, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Upcoming event featured on the hub today:
▶️ @rcphysicians.bsky.social National Audit of Inpatient Falls webinar: Post-fall medical assessment - a new resource
🗓️ Wednesday 17 September 2025
⏰ 12-1pm
More details on the hub below⬇️
www.pslhub.org/events/event... #patientsafety
▶️ @rcphysicians.bsky.social National Audit of Inpatient Falls webinar: Post-fall medical assessment - a new resource
🗓️ Wednesday 17 September 2025
⏰ 12-1pm
More details on the hub below⬇️
www.pslhub.org/events/event... #patientsafety
Join us during #FallsAwarenessWeek for the next NAIF webinar.
The team are joined by Dr Sarah Howie and Dr Julie Whitney, who will introduce the new NAIF clinical resource: post-fall medical assessment.
📅 Wednesday 17 September
🕛 12-1pm
📍Online
🔗 Book your place: ow.ly/SpnC50Wu617
The team are joined by Dr Sarah Howie and Dr Julie Whitney, who will introduce the new NAIF clinical resource: post-fall medical assessment.
📅 Wednesday 17 September
🕛 12-1pm
📍Online
🔗 Book your place: ow.ly/SpnC50Wu617
July 24, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Join us during #FallsAwarenessWeek for the next NAIF webinar.
The team are joined by Dr Sarah Howie and Dr Julie Whitney, who will introduce the new NAIF clinical resource: post-fall medical assessment.
📅 Wednesday 17 September
🕛 12-1pm
📍Online
🔗 Book your place: ow.ly/SpnC50Wu617
The team are joined by Dr Sarah Howie and Dr Julie Whitney, who will introduce the new NAIF clinical resource: post-fall medical assessment.
📅 Wednesday 17 September
🕛 12-1pm
📍Online
🔗 Book your place: ow.ly/SpnC50Wu617
#SaferMobilityWeek
We spent the week raising awareness about preventing falls and helping everyone stay steady on their feet - at home, in hospital, and out in the community.
www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/preventing-falls
#FallsAwarenessWeek #EndPJParalysis #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
We spent the week raising awareness about preventing falls and helping everyone stay steady on their feet - at home, in hospital, and out in the community.
www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/preventing-falls
#FallsAwarenessWeek #EndPJParalysis #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
September 23, 2025 at 11:23 AM
#SaferMobilityWeek
We spent the week raising awareness about preventing falls and helping everyone stay steady on their feet - at home, in hospital, and out in the community.
www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/preventing-falls
#FallsAwarenessWeek #EndPJParalysis #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
We spent the week raising awareness about preventing falls and helping everyone stay steady on their feet - at home, in hospital, and out in the community.
www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/preventing-falls
#FallsAwarenessWeek #EndPJParalysis #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
Well at lunchtime I'm attending a "Fear of Falling" #webinar as part of #FallsAwarenessWeek
I hope to be sharing some nuggets later
#FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
I hope to be sharing some nuggets later
#FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
November 26, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Well at lunchtime I'm attending a "Fear of Falling" #webinar as part of #FallsAwarenessWeek
I hope to be sharing some nuggets later
#FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
I hope to be sharing some nuggets later
#FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
Today's Fear of Falling #webinar with @Toby_Ellmers summed up it can affect gait but that fall risk depends on perceived control of the person & whether they are able to compensate
#pilates #yoga #taichi esp in community settings & with focus on balance help
#FallsAwarenessWeek
#pilates #yoga #taichi esp in community settings & with focus on balance help
#FallsAwarenessWeek
November 26, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Today's Fear of Falling #webinar with @Toby_Ellmers summed up it can affect gait but that fall risk depends on perceived control of the person & whether they are able to compensate
#pilates #yoga #taichi esp in community settings & with focus on balance help
#FallsAwarenessWeek
#pilates #yoga #taichi esp in community settings & with focus on balance help
#FallsAwarenessWeek
🚶 Falls can happen to anyone, but many can be prevented. During #FallsAwarenessWeek (21-25 Sept), we'll be sharing tips and advice to help people stay safe, active and independent. Visit the team on the ARI concourse on 23 & 24 Sept, 10am-12noon.
#NHSGFallsAwarenessWeek2026
#NHSGFallsAwarenessWeek2026
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September 15, 2026 at 12:23 PM
🚶 Falls can happen to anyone, but many can be prevented. During #FallsAwarenessWeek (21-25 Sept), we'll be sharing tips and advice to help people stay safe, active and independent. Visit the team on the ARI concourse on 23 & 24 Sept, 10am-12noon.
#NHSGFallsAwarenessWeek2026
#NHSGFallsAwarenessWeek2026
Our EDDM Stand is set up for #FallsAwarenessWeek at @K_and_R_NHS! Looking forward to seeing the EDDM themed cakes for our bake off competition! Come along and make your pledge for a badge, pen and Z-card!
September 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Our EDDM Stand is set up for #FallsAwarenessWeek at @K_and_R_NHS! Looking forward to seeing the EDDM themed cakes for our bake off competition! Come along and make your pledge for a badge, pen and Z-card!
This is why it is so important to ensure a person has individualised support & resources they need to develop or maintain skills to retain agency in their life
Keeping ourselves on our toes is complex & individual
#MeetMeWhereIAm #FallsAwarenessWeek #LifeIsRisk #QualityOfLife
Keeping ourselves on our toes is complex & individual
#MeetMeWhereIAm #FallsAwarenessWeek #LifeIsRisk #QualityOfLife
November 26, 2024 at 7:42 PM
This is why it is so important to ensure a person has individualised support & resources they need to develop or maintain skills to retain agency in their life
Keeping ourselves on our toes is complex & individual
#MeetMeWhereIAm #FallsAwarenessWeek #LifeIsRisk #QualityOfLife
Keeping ourselves on our toes is complex & individual
#MeetMeWhereIAm #FallsAwarenessWeek #LifeIsRisk #QualityOfLife
In case you missed my tweet on #FallsAwarenessWeek #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
ere tis again
#dementia #compassion #understanding
ere tis again
#dementia #compassion #understanding
WHOOPS!
Sometimes when a person falls
it may be because they live with #dementia
Dementia can affect different parts of the brain which control
balance
proprioception
co-ordination
timing
understanding
hearing
sight
sequencing
#FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
#Thread
Sometimes when a person falls
it may be because they live with #dementia
Dementia can affect different parts of the brain which control
balance
proprioception
co-ordination
timing
understanding
hearing
sight
sequencing
#FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
#Thread
November 26, 2024 at 7:12 PM
In case you missed my tweet on #FallsAwarenessWeek #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
ere tis again
#dementia #compassion #understanding
ere tis again
#dementia #compassion #understanding
Fall prevention is not about preventing a person from walking & moving about
it's about equipping the person with the skills & resources to prevent falls & atrophy not just in the short term but in the longer term too
#FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
#FallsAwarenessWeek #LifeIsRisk
it's about equipping the person with the skills & resources to prevent falls & atrophy not just in the short term but in the longer term too
#FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
#FallsAwarenessWeek #LifeIsRisk
November 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Fall prevention is not about preventing a person from walking & moving about
it's about equipping the person with the skills & resources to prevent falls & atrophy not just in the short term but in the longer term too
#FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
#FallsAwarenessWeek #LifeIsRisk
it's about equipping the person with the skills & resources to prevent falls & atrophy not just in the short term but in the longer term too
#FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
#FallsAwarenessWeek #LifeIsRisk
over or getting around your home safely, contact your local Care & Repair: www.careandrepair.org.uk/gethelp
#ReduceFallsTogether #Falls #FallsAwarenessWeek
#ReduceFallsTogether #Falls #FallsAwarenessWeek
September 17, 2025 at 8:02 AM
over or getting around your home safely, contact your local Care & Repair: www.careandrepair.org.uk/gethelp
#ReduceFallsTogether #Falls #FallsAwarenessWeek
#ReduceFallsTogether #Falls #FallsAwarenessWeek
This week is #FallsAwarenessWeek @careandrepair.org.uk @agecymru.bsky.social ,Age Connects Wales are working in partnership to lead a public awareness campaign all about falls. It's important to remember, falling over isn’t an inevitable part of ageing - bit.ly/FallsAwarene...
#ReduceFallsTogether
#ReduceFallsTogether
September 15, 2025 at 7:47 AM
This week is #FallsAwarenessWeek @careandrepair.org.uk @agecymru.bsky.social ,Age Connects Wales are working in partnership to lead a public awareness campaign all about falls. It's important to remember, falling over isn’t an inevitable part of ageing - bit.ly/FallsAwarene...
#ReduceFallsTogether
#ReduceFallsTogether
#SaferMobilityWeek 💀🍌 We spotted these a-peeling fellas in our Emergency Dept.!
Big shoutout to the ED Minors team for this rib-tickling reminder that it’s #FallsAwarenessWeek!
Don’t be a banana in pyjamas...
🛏️ Get up!
👖 Get dressed!
🚶♀️ Get moving!
#EndPJParalysis #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
Big shoutout to the ED Minors team for this rib-tickling reminder that it’s #FallsAwarenessWeek!
Don’t be a banana in pyjamas...
🛏️ Get up!
👖 Get dressed!
🚶♀️ Get moving!
#EndPJParalysis #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
September 17, 2025 at 10:03 AM
#SaferMobilityWeek 💀🍌 We spotted these a-peeling fellas in our Emergency Dept.!
Big shoutout to the ED Minors team for this rib-tickling reminder that it’s #FallsAwarenessWeek!
Don’t be a banana in pyjamas...
🛏️ Get up!
👖 Get dressed!
🚶♀️ Get moving!
#EndPJParalysis #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
Big shoutout to the ED Minors team for this rib-tickling reminder that it’s #FallsAwarenessWeek!
Don’t be a banana in pyjamas...
🛏️ Get up!
👖 Get dressed!
🚶♀️ Get moving!
#EndPJParalysis #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
#SaferMobilityWeek Rothieden Ward is proudly supporting #FallsAwarenessWeek. Their education board is packed with important messages and resources. The board was developed collaboratively by Jacqueline (Junior Charge Nurse) and Amy (Physiotherapist).
#EndPJParalysis #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
#EndPJParalysis #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
September 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
#SaferMobilityWeek Rothieden Ward is proudly supporting #FallsAwarenessWeek. Their education board is packed with important messages and resources. The board was developed collaboratively by Jacqueline (Junior Charge Nurse) and Amy (Physiotherapist).
#EndPJParalysis #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
#EndPJParalysis #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
#SaferMobilityWeek Falls are not a natural part of aging - there are many steps you can take to prevent a fall. Stay healthy and independent by checking your risk for a fall. 👇
www.ncoa.org/tools/falls-free-checkup
#EndPJParalysis #FallsAwarenessWeek #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
www.ncoa.org/tools/falls-free-checkup
#EndPJParalysis #FallsAwarenessWeek #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
Find Out If You're At Risk For Falling
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-fourth of Americans aged 65+ falls each year. Answer a few quick questions to assess your risk of falling and get a personalized r...
www.ncoa.org
September 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM
#SaferMobilityWeek Falls are not a natural part of aging - there are many steps you can take to prevent a fall. Stay healthy and independent by checking your risk for a fall. 👇
www.ncoa.org/tools/falls-free-checkup
#EndPJParalysis #FallsAwarenessWeek #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
www.ncoa.org/tools/falls-free-checkup
#EndPJParalysis #FallsAwarenessWeek #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
#SaferMobilityWeek (aka #FallsAwarenessWeek) is coming up! Visit our info stand at the ARI concourse on:
📅 Tue 16 and Fri 19 Sept
🕙 From 10am
Come along to learn more about preventing falls, staying active, and supporting safe mobility for all.
#EndPJParalysis #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
📅 Tue 16 and Fri 19 Sept
🕙 From 10am
Come along to learn more about preventing falls, staying active, and supporting safe mobility for all.
#EndPJParalysis #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
September 10, 2025 at 9:17 AM
#SaferMobilityWeek (aka #FallsAwarenessWeek) is coming up! Visit our info stand at the ARI concourse on:
📅 Tue 16 and Fri 19 Sept
🕙 From 10am
Come along to learn more about preventing falls, staying active, and supporting safe mobility for all.
#EndPJParalysis #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
📅 Tue 16 and Fri 19 Sept
🕙 From 10am
Come along to learn more about preventing falls, staying active, and supporting safe mobility for all.
#EndPJParalysis #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
That’s a wrap on #FallsAwarenessWeek
Huge thanks to everyone who joined our roadshow. We hope you picked up some useful tips to stay safe. Together, we can reduce falls and keep our patients safe.
Huge thanks to everyone who joined our roadshow. We hope you picked up some useful tips to stay safe. Together, we can reduce falls and keep our patients safe.
September 19, 2025 at 10:39 AM
That’s a wrap on #FallsAwarenessWeek
Huge thanks to everyone who joined our roadshow. We hope you picked up some useful tips to stay safe. Together, we can reduce falls and keep our patients safe.
Huge thanks to everyone who joined our roadshow. We hope you picked up some useful tips to stay safe. Together, we can reduce falls and keep our patients safe.