Falls Prevention

Useful Web Links

This page has a list of links to other sites and documents with useful information on the subject of falls prevention

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National Osteoporosis Society www.nos.org.uk

Age UK (previously Age Concern and Help the Aged) www.ageuk.org.uk

Berkshire Care Association www.berkscare.org

Carers UK (formerly Carers National Association) www.carersuk.org

The Princess Royal Trust www.carers.org

The Keep Fit Association www.keepfit.org.uk

Extend www.extend.org.uk

Research into Ageing research.helptheaged.org.uk/_research/default.htm

Disabled Living Foundation
Fact sheets provide a range of information on features to look for in choosing items of equipment.
www.dlf.org.uk

Later Life Training www.laterlifetraining.co.uk

The National Service Framework for Older People
Standard 6 - Falls - Click Here

PROFANE - The Prevention of Falls Network Europe
www.profane.eu.org

DOH - A New Ambition for Old Age Click Here

Berkshire East NHS PCT www.berkshireeast-pct.nhs.uk

Bracknell Forest Borough Council www.bracknellforest.gov.uk

Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead www.rbwm.gov.uk

Slough Borough Council www.slough.gov.uk

Health Promotion in Berkshire

Falls Prevention

This page has a list of links to other sites and documents with useful information on the subject of falls prevention