Data available from Birmingham City Councils 'City Observatory', highlights that over 470 Northfield residents over 65 years old are admitted to hospital every year. This data is broken down to ward area.

National data highlights that 20% of people who suffer a hip fracture following a fall will enter long term care within one year. Mortality increases by up to 33% of individuals who suffer a fall, either due to the fall or the consequences.

The cost to NHS and Social Care of elderly falls is estimated to be over £4 billion!

Yet, evidence is highlighted in National Health guidance that the level and / or severity of falls can be reduced by following an appropriate falls exercise programme.

The FaME (Falls Management Exercise Programme) is identified as best practice in reducing Falls. The programme is being funded by the Northfield Neighbourhood Network Scheme / Birmingham City Council.

Whilst greater uptake of the programme would help reduce pressure on local A&E's and the NHS in general. We are dependant on self referrals or word of mouth to get people to attend.

If you know someone who may benefit from the programme - get in touch!

More information

Government Guidance:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/falls-applying-all-our-health/falls-applying-all-our-health