National Falls Prevention Taskforce Wales
Age Cymru has a long-standing history of working with partners across all sectors and nations to address the health issue of falling over in later life or ‘falls’ as it’s often called.
Chaired by Age Cymru, and Deputy Chaired by Care & Repair Cymru , the National Falls Prevention Taskforce Wales is a collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-agency group, comprising of representatives from all seven health boards, national and local government, public, private and third sector organisations.
The impact of falling over is huge for the individual, family, friends, neighbours, and the health service. Together we’re working to change the way we think about later life and ‘falls’ or falling over, and challenge the long-standing myth that falls are an inevitable part of getting older. We strive for older people to live active and independent lives free from falling over.
If you’d like to join the Taskforce please contact enquiries@agecymru.org.uk or call 029 2043 1555
Training opportunity: Falls Prevention: A Multidisciplinary Team Approach – Friday 10 November 2023 and 31 January 2024
Join us on Friday 10 November 2023 for a comprehensive falls prevention training event organised by the National Falls Prevention Taskforce.
The event will provide you with the latest insights and strategies to reduce falls risk in older adults, learn from experts in the field and network with fellow professionals.
It’s aimed at people who have experience of working with older adults who are at risk of falls, with all areas of work background invited.
It’ll be held at MPEC (Multi Professional Education Centre) Princess of Wales Hospital, Coity Road, Bridgend, CF31 1RQ.
Our program will cover topics in the community such as fall prevention assessments, exercise programs, medication management, home safety modifications, technology advances, foot management and the importance of a sensory assessment.
This event is the first of two training days, the second day is on 31 January 2024 at the same venue. To complete the whole training, both days will need to be attended.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in falls prevention.