Falls Prevention

Where to go to get help / Contacts

 

Falls clinic

 

What does the service provide?

This clinic is supported by a multi professional team of health care staff who will have specialist knowledge and skills. They will be able to offer help and advice for the more complex problems and difficulties that you may have.

 

How is the service accessed?

• Accident and Emergency can refer you if you are admitted due to a fall
• Please ask your GP to refer you if you have been falling regularly (even if you are unhurt)
• Contact Age Concern

Venue: King George Hospital, Barley Court.

 

Falls Exercise Program - available via referral from the Falls Service

Venue: King George Hospital, Barley Court.

 

Community exercise groups

Those over 60 can apply for a Leisure Pass, which will reduce the price of a number of leisure activities to half price.

 

For further information regarding purchasing a Leisure Pass, contact your local council leisure centre.

 

Local organisations / contacts

 

Age Concern Barking and Dagenham|

Working with and for older people in Barking and Dagenham.

 

Barking and Dagenham Direct: 020 8215 3000

Falls Prevention Coordinator: 020 8924 6545

Health Information Shop: 020 8591 9595

 

Smoking Cessation Service|

The service offers free help and support to those living or working in the borough: 020 8532 6284.

 

 

Contact

Falls Prevention Coordinator

2 Stour Road

Dagenham

RM10 7JF

 

Tel: 020 8227 2713

Fax: 020 8227 2449

Email: claire.flood@lbbd.gov.uk|

 

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