Falls
Falls and fractures in older people are a costly and often preventable health issue. Find out about the falls-related project the RCN is involved in and the guidance and resources available to you on preventing falls in the community and in hospital.
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Available to RCN members
Who is this resource for?
This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.
What will this resource give me?
- what is defined as a fall and the likelihood of it happening in older age
- who is likely to experience a fracture following a fall
- causes of falls
- the projects the RCN is involved in relating to preventing falls
- further resources and guidelines relating to preventing falls in older people both in the community and during a hospital stay.
Resource last reviewed
1 Feb 2024
Resource lead
The RCN delivers quality-assured and up-to-date resources for the nursing workforce. Reviewed annually in line with the RCN Quality Assurance policy, all RCN Learn resources meet the RCN’s Nine Quality Standards.
