24/7 Fall Response
Falls - Measures
There are several simple measures that can help prevent falls in the home. For example, using non-slip mats in the bathroom, mopping up spills to prevent wet, slippery floors, ensuring all rooms, passages and staircases are well-lift, removing clutter, getting help lifting or moving items that are heavy or difficult to lift.
- Looking after your eyes with a sight test if you’re having problems with your vision, even if you already wear glasses.
- Having an eleectrocardiogram (ECG) and checking your blood pressure while lying and standing.
- Requesting a home hazard assessment, where a healthcare professional visits your home to identify potential hazards and give advice.
- Doing exercises to improve your strength and balance (read about physical activity guidelines for older adults)
Falls - Causes & Actions
- Health-related factors: Poor balance, muscle weakness, chronic conditions (e.g., arthritis, dementia, Parkinson’s disease).
- Medication effects: Side effects such as dizziness and drowsiness from medications like sedatives or blood pressure drugs.
- Environmental hazards: Uneven flooring, poor lighting, clutter, or lack of handrails.
- Footwear and clothing: Loose or slippery shoes, ill-fitting clothing that may cause tripping.
- Dehydration and malnutrition: Weakness due to inadequate fluid and food intake.
- Rapid assessment – Quick evaluation can detect serious injuries such as fractures or head trauma.
- Reduced risk of complications – Lying on the floor for extended periors can lead to hypothermia, pressure sores, or dehydration.
- Psychological reassurance – Prompt assistance reduces distress and anxiety in the individual who has fallen.
- Prevention of future falls – Addressing the cause of the fall can help implement strategies to prevent recurrence.
Learn more https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/falls
Falls - Overview
- According to NHS data, around one in three adults over the age of 65 experiences at least one fall per year.
- Falls are the most common cause of emergency hospital admissions for older people.
- More than 200,000 fall-related hospital admissions occur annually in the UK.
- The cost of falls-related hospital admissions to the NHS is estimated to be over £2.3 billion per year.
- Physical injuries such as fractures, head trauma, and bruises.
- Psychological impact, including fear of falling, which can lead to reduced mobility and social isolation.
- Loss of independence, requiring increased care and assistance in daily activities.
Membership Only Basis
- Identify potential fall hazards
- Recommend suitable equipment or modifications
- Provide personalised suggestions to minimise the risk of falls
- Lifeline System
- Direct Phone Call
- Conduct a full assessment to rule out any immediate health concerns
- Determine the safest course of action
- Presentations are tools
- If appropriate, use our specialised lifting equipment to help you up
- If necessary, contact 999 for emergency medical support
- GP Referral
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Best care team ever. I would like to thank them for their service. They took care of my father.
Amazing service
There are truly not enough words to use to thank and praise Fastfallresponse for their exemplary care and consideration when looking after my Dad. They show care, respect and compassion at all times. On top of this, the support they give to Mum cannot have been better. Nothing is too much and they go above and beyond in every way.
No hesitation to recommend this company and the Carers.
Firstly I cannot rate the carers I have met from this company highly enough. My Mum recently had a fall and broke her hip and was therefore in hospital, as my Mum is primary carer for my Dad who has Alzheimer’s I had to temporarily relocate from Scotland to stay with my parents. In the time I spent there, I could not have managed to both look after my Dad and be there for my Mum who had an extended stay in hospital if it were not for the excellent support and care my Dad was receiving. I was told to call any time day or night if I needed some assistance and I had to request this help on a number of occasions. The response was prompt and always dealt with in the most caring and professional way.
Truly Outstanding
Three years ago, this wonderful company provided care to my Father-in-law that was exemplary. Bedridden & frail, the compassion & care they showed to him was amazing to witness.
After his passing, they showed the same care & respect to my Mother-in law, who was able to stay on in her own home till the end, as she wished. This was due to the level of care & help they not only gave to her, but also us, the family.
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My Father in his 90s now needs some support so he can stay at home and not go into a care home .The care he receives from Fast Response is great and personally tailored to his requirements including dispensing his medication They are reliable very caring and he looks forward to his twice daily visits.i highly recommended Fast Response
Gerald’s Opinion
I am an 85 years old man and 8 weeks ago, I suffered a nasty fall at home, fracturing my femur and dislocating my hip. I am have been in hospital and rehab and my wife and my daughters researched care for me and found Fast Falls Response Ltd. Until then, I though I will never walk again. They have sent really brilliant and persuasively staff into my house where they do exercises with me and with their help I am now back on my feet. After 3 weeks of their ambition, I am able to walk with the walking stick.
Outstanding
I cannot praise this team highly enough. They have been caring for my husband for several months and during this time we couldn’t have had better care which is always provided with the utmost respect.