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Selby and York Falls Prevention Service
Summary
The Falls Prevention Service accepts referrals from people who have had a fall or are at risk of falls, their families/carers, community nurses, general practitioners, hospital doctors/nurses, social services and residential home staff.
The service consists of a team Falls Practitioners. They are all qualified nurses who visit people in their own homes or in residential care homes. Falls Practitioners undertake a clinical assessment and physical examination to identify any physical, social or emotional problems which may affect an individuals mobility.
Access to the service is by self referral or family or care staff.
For further information and advice, please contact:
Selby and York Falls Prevention Service
Clementhorpe Health Centre
Cherry Street
York
YO23 1AP
Telephone: 01904 72 4469 or 72 4451
Fax: 01904 72 4538
This service operates Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm (excluding public holidays).
Postural stability classes
'Steady as you go'
Physical activity class for older people FREE of charge.
Designed to help with BALANCE,MOBILITY,STABILITY, and CONFIDENCE
Classes are held at various venues in the York and Selby area.
Contact details will soon be available here.
