Make a falls plan

If you or someone you know is at risk of falls, we recommend you make a plan. This can help prevent falls and make sure you know what to do if someone has a fall.

A good falls plan may look like this:

Step 1: Calling for help

• choose a reliable method such as a mobile phone, landline or personal alarm
• keep devices charged and within close reach
• share emergency contact numbers with trusted individuals

Step 2: Using alarms

• consider a community (personal) alarm system such as the Safe and Sound pendant alarm
• understand setup and monthly monitoring costs
• consider responders (the people who can come if you activate your alarm)

Step 3: Letting help in

• leave a spare key with a trusted person
• use a key safe with a shared code