Preventing falls

Make a referral to the falls service

The Falls Management Service is a therapy-led service which offers specialist assessment and advice for people with a concern of falling or a recent history of falling.

Our service is made up of a team of specialist falls practitioners. It is available for people living in West Northamptonshire who require support with reducing their risk of falling.

For support with completing our assessment form you can:

• call one of our advisors on 0300 126 7000
• email [email protected]

Referring from a care home

If you are referring from a care home, we would kindly ask you to complete the falls prevention toolkit and review in 3 weeks following advice given. If there are no changes then please submit a referral.

Preparing for your assessment

Prior to being assessed by the Falls Management Service, we recommend that you undertake the self-assessment tool on the Steady on Your Feet website.

This assessment will provide you with a personalised plan to address any risk areas, as well as providing helpful advice and suggestions to further reduce your risk of falls.

What to expect at the assessment

A falls advisor will visit you in your own home and will ask questions to identify the potential risks that could contribute to a fall. 

They will assess your mobility, home environment, and provide advice and equipment as required. 

This assessment can take up to 2 hours.

Last updated 22 May 2025