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Fall Prevention For Older Adults Living In Social Housing

15/10/2025

Jules Robinson,  

RoSPA

We often think of our homes as places of safety and comfort. Yet, every two minutes someone in England attends A&E due to an accidental injury sustained at home. Falls are the leading cause of these injuries, and their outcomes are more severe for older adults. 

Falls account for 80% of hospital admissions for accidental injury in people aged 65 and over, costing the NHS over £2.3 billion every year. However, most falls are avoidable and RoSPA is helping social housing providers take action to prevent them. 

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