Falls Awareness Course on 6th June 2018 - Expression of Interest

This FREE 1/2 day course for organisations supporting people living in the community is to increase awareness of what contributes to falls, how we can help avoid them and ways to support others to stay active and independent.

• Find out why people fall and changes to our bodies as we get older
• Hazards which may lead to a fall
• Osteoporosis and fractures
• Fear of falling
• Benefits of being physically active
• Remaining active and staying independent
• Information and support options available in Somerset

The course is suitable for those with no knowledge, or a basic knowledge of falls prevention and supporting people living in the community - not in residential care settings.

NOTE: the course is free but there will be a £50 administration fee for non-attendance or cancellation within 48 hours of the course.

Please be aware that attendees will need to arrive at 09:15 with the expectation that the course will start at 09:30.