Guidance for inpatient setting only.
To reduce the risk of falls, please follow the advice in this leaflet.
This guidance can be used by care home staff in the event of a resident experiencing a fall.
It provides instructions on steps to take for residents who fall, regardless of the severity of that fall
(from no injury to a significant harm injury).
A guide on healthy ageing, including staying active, eating well, supporting mental wellbeing, preventing falls, keeping your home safe, understanding dementia, accessing help to live well.
Falls prevention
A core function of the Public Health Agency (PHA) is to provide leadership and support to Health and Social Care (HSC) providers in improving the quality of services delivered to service users.
Access the latest guidance Falls prevention in hospital information for patients and visitors 2025.