West Kent Falls Prevention

Who we are
We are a multi-disciplinary team that includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists and therapy assistants. We provide holistic assessment of falls risk factors including physical, environmental and medical factors.  We work within our clinics, patients’ homes and rehabilitation groups to ensure a seamless assessment and rehabilitation pathway.  We aim to reduce the risk of falls, to improve outcomes for those who do fall and to help patients achieve maximum independence in daily living activities.  This improves patient well-being, reduces admissions and reduces personal and financial costs in the long term.

What we do
Multifactorial falls and osteoporosis screening
Occupational Therapy assessment including environmental, home hazard, cognitive, and functional (Activities of Daily Living) factors
Physiotherapy assessment including balance and musculoskeletal assessment and, where appropriate, vestibular screening
Falls rehabilitation in group setting
Provision of equipment and minor adaptations
Case review patients by consultant geriatrician in multidisciplinary meeting
Consultant clinic appointment where indicated and liaison with GP regarding further assessment and treatment

Categories:
Leaving hospital
Managing a long-term health condition
Services for older people
Additional needs catered for:
N/A
fall prevention,health support
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