Falls Prevention Week : Small Steps, Big Impact

Falls Prevention Week is a national campaign that encourages us all to take simple, proactive steps to reduce the risk of falls. It’s also a great opportunity to connect, learn, and have a little fun along the way.

What’s On: Events in Gosport & Otterbourne:

We’re hosting a series of in-person and online sessions to help you stay strong, informed, and energised:

• Avoiding Falls Talk Learn practical tips to reduce fall risks at home and stay healthy.
• Balance & Beyond Exercise Join our peer-led movement session to build strength and improve stability.
• One-Pot Cooking Demo (in-person only) Watch our chefs whip up a healthy stir-fry and creamy pasta—then taste the results!

Event Details:

• Gosport Community Hub – Mon 22 Sep, 13:30–15:30
• Otterbourne Community Hub – Tue 23 Sep, 15:00–17:00
• Online via Zoom – Thu 25 Sep, 15:00–16:30. Click here to book your place.

There are also plenty of online resources available if you would like to find out more about how you can take steps to prevent falls.

NHS – Falls: How to Prevent Them:

Practical tips on staying steady and safe.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/falls/

Age UK – Falls Prevention:

Guidance, advice, and support for older adults.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/falls/

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA):

Resources on preventing falls at home and in the community.

RoSPA- Falls prevention tips and advice | RoSPA

Hampshire County Council – Falls Prevention:

Hampshire County Council offer falls prevention classes, advice and support

https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/adultsocialcare/falls-prevention

NHS 111:

If you’re worried about a fall or need medical advice, you can call 111 for free, 24/7.