The integrated Falls and Bone Health Service aims to reduce the rate and risk of falls and fragility fractures amongst Richmond adults, and to improve the health and mobility of older people and sustain their independence.
The service targets people aged over 65 who have had recurrent or occasional falls, those who feel at risk or afraid of falling, and those aged 50+ for bone health and fracture management.
The service also provides education and training to healthcare professionals, social services and the voluntary sector on the best strategies for managing people who fall.
The overall aim is to help stop people from falling in the future and reduce hip fractures and other injuries.
If you are worried about falling, please visit your GP. If your GP is concerned that you may be at risk of a fall you will be referred to the Falls Prevention Clinic for a more detailed assessment.
You can also call us directly to refer yourself to the Falls and Bone Health service or to discuss any concerns.
For more information on Osteoporosis and Bone Health, including causes and risk factors, signs and symptoms, drug treatments, information and support on living with Osteoporosis and spinal fractures, please visit www.theros.org.uk
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Falls clinics, based at Teddington Memorial Hospital and Centre House
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Multidisciplinary risk assessments, including medical review and physiotherapy
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Patient information packs
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“Staying Steady” exercise groups at Richmond Rehab Unit and Teddington Memorial Hospital
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Assessments at home for housebound clients
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Direct links with community falls prevention classes in leisure facilities throughout the borough
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Dedicated occupational therapy assessment and management, including equipment provision and home environment assessments
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Physiotherapy rehabilitation and follow up within clients own homes.
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Falls and injury booklet.pdf | Falls_and_injury_booklet.pdf | 10/02/2020 | 554.40 KB |
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Getting up off the floor.pdf | Getting_up_off_the_floor.pdf | 10/02/2020 | 246.14 KB |
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Incontinence and falls.pdf | Incontinence_and_falls.pdf | 10/02/2020 | 90.08 KB |
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Medicines and Falls.pdf | Medicines_and_Falls.pdf | 10/02/2020 | 158.42 KB |
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Physical Activity and Falls.pdf | Physical_Activity_and_Falls.pdf | 10/02/2020 | 98.35 KB |
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What should I do if I fall.pdf | What_should_I_do_if_I_fall.pdf | 10/02/2020 | 83.06 KB |
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Caring for your feet.pdf | Caring_for_your_feet.pdf | 10/02/2020 | 140.60 KB |
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Dizziness on standing.pdf | Dizziness_on_standing.pdf | 10/02/2020 | 94.76 KB |
Tel:
020 8614 5397
Email:
hrch.richmondfallsteam@nhs.net
Address:
2nd Floor
Whitton Corner Health & Social Care Centre
Percy Road
Twickenham
TW2 6JL
- Rebecca Mackenzie – Falls and Bone Health Service Team Leader
- Dr Sapna Gulati - GP with Special Interest in Falls
- Joanna Gomulec - Physiotherapist
- Francesca Jennings - Physiotherapist
- Sharon O’Malley - Physiotherapist
- Kathrine Hildyard - Physiotherapist
- Kerry Byrne-Fraser - Occupational Therapist
- Judy Thompson - Therapy Assistant
- Heron Workman - Therapy Assistant
- Jo Saunders - Administrative Team Leader
- Nikki Crinall - Administrative Support
Referrals can be made by either:
- HRCH referral form via the Single Point of Access service.
- Self-referral online form (below), which will be submitted to the Falls Service directly
Patients must have a Richmond GP to be referred to this service.
Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm