I have fallen in my home and am worried about further falls
You have indicated that you have fallen within your home and you are worried about this and having more falls.
There can be a variety of reasons for why you might have fallen and it is important to consider these to try and reduce further falls from occurring.
You can find out further information about falls on the NHS Inform Preventing Falls website: www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/preventing-falls
Further Help with Falls:
NHS Inform have also created the 'Upwards and Onwards' film, which can be found on their website and explains several things to do with falling.
For example:
- How to get up from a fall.
- What to do if you can't get up.
- How to prevent falls.
You can either watch the whole film or a specific section by visiting this link: www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/preventing-falls/dealing-with-a-fall/what-to-do-if-you-fall