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| Falls Awareness Centre, Swindon SN2 8AZ, 24 June 2008 |
Conference for staff of the acute hospital, PCT, Borough Council, Private nursing homes and Care agengies to promote the work of Falls service both nationally and locally in Swindon.
Contact: Jean Chatfield Tel: 01793 539214 |
| Practical Advice on Preventing Falls, Bournemouth BH5 2DF, 24 June 2008 |
A presentation by chiropractor Dr Gemmell on how to prevent falls, followed by a free assessment and personalised advice on measures which can be taken to prevent falls.
Contact: Sacha Billett Tel: 01202 436337 |
| 4th National Falls Awareness Day, Salisbury SP1 1BL, 24 June 2008 |
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Roadshow event at Salisbury City Library, which aims to raise awareness of the importance of falls, falls prevention and exercise, together with information on osteoporosis and other related health issues.
Contact: Roger Hubble Tel: 01722 336262 ex 4869 Mob: 07876 740016 |
| Podiatry & Physiotherapy Falls Awareness Day, Cheltenham GL52, 24 June 2008 |
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We are a private practice specialising in Podiatry and Physiotherapy and will be going into retirement assisted homes doing free talks on Falls Prevention as well as giving free advice and literature on correctly fitting footwear and appliances that can minimise the chances of a fall. Call us if you would like us to come and talk at your organisation / interest group etc.
Contact: Kate Starkey Tel: 01242 673507 |
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National Falls Awareness Day: Stepping Out, Brixham Torbay TQ1 3AY, 26 June 2008 |
This public event will be open from 10 til 2pm at the Scala Hall in Brixham Torbay and aims to encourage active ageing and help avoid falls. Stands will be available to offer information and advice, with professionals on hand to answer any questions.
Contact: Jane Reddaway Tel: 01803 219745 |
| Marlborough Area Falls Awareness, Marlborough SN8 3HL, 24 June |
Savernake Hospital will be holding an awareness day in Marlborough High Street to promote their multi-disciplinary Falls Service which includes physical screening, environmental screening and individual and group exercises.
Contact: Anna Moscrop Tel: 01672 517330 |
| Falls Awareness Day, Tesco, Bishops Cleeve GL52 8LR, 24 June 2008 |
Shoppers can receive information and advice re all aspects of 'falls'. Falls leaflets to be given out and ferrules for walking sticks can be changed. Other health promotion issues can be addressed.
Contact: Sandy Iles Tel: 01242 676096 |
| Sherbourne Safety & Balance Awareness, Yeatman Community Hospital, Dorset DT9 3JU, 24 June 2008 |
Display table and advice stand at our local hospital promoting balance and safety groups run at the hospital.
Contact: Maggie Wood Tel: 01305 361554 |
| National Falls Awareness Day, Ivybridge PL12, 24 June 2008 |
Remain active and healthy in your retirement years. Ivybridge Falls Prevention Group invite you along to the Ivybridge Methodist Church Hall on Tuesday 24 June 2008 10.00a.m - 3.00 p.m.
Contact: Sarah Pulley Tel: 01752 881934 |
| National Falls Awareness Day: Stepping Out, The Foyer, St Pauls Medical Centre, Cheltenham GL50 4DP, 24 June 2008 |
From 09.00 - 12.00 help and information will be available on falls prevention, Lifelines, Home Safety and Carer Support.
Contact: Kim Davis Tel: 01242 215107 |
| Open Day, Tewkesbury GL20 5AY, 24 June 2008 |
An Open Day at Marina Court featuring displays by several organisations and demonstrations of Tai Chi, Active Balance, Telecare and Good Footcare.
Contact: Lesley Gilmour Tel: 01684 273360 |
| Master Class in Older People and Falls, Peninsula Allied Health Centre, University of Plymouth PL6 9HB, 24 June 2008 |
This day is intended to bring together a multidisciplinary professional audience to review the evidence base around falls management. An overview of the issues relating to assessment and outcome measurement will be included as well as the opportunity to discuss the practical implementation of falls management interventions in various healthcare settings.
Contact: Christine Taylor Tel: 07724 749162 |
| National Falls Awareness Day: Stepping Out, Sundial Square, Plymouth City Centre PL1, 24 June 2008 |
Marquee event in Plymouth City Centre to raise awareness of falls prevention and improving bone health. Professionals will be available throughout the day to provide demonstrations, information and advice.
Contact: Jenny Barton Tel: 01752 434732 |
| National Falls Awareness Day: Stepping Out, Cheltenham GL50 4DP, 24 June 2008 |
The Foyer, St Pauls Medical Centre, 09.00-12.00 Help and information available on falls prevention, Lifelines,Home Safety, and Carer Support.
Contact: Kim Davis Tel: 01242 215107 |
| Falls Awareness Event, Castlepoint, Bournemouth BH8 9UZ, 24 June 2008 |
Health and Social Care advice on the prevention of falls and other help that is available.
Contact: Yvette Pearson Tel: 01203 541684 |
| Falls Awareness Event, Dolphin Centre, Poole BH15 1SZ, 25 June 2008 |
Health and social care advice on the prevention of falls and other help that is available.
Contact: Yvette Pearson Tel: 01203 541684 |
| Falls Awareness Event, Sovereign Centre, Boscombe Bournemouth BH1 4SX, 26 June 2008 |
Health and Social Care advice on the prevention of falls and other help that is available.
Contact: Yvette Pearson Tel: 01203 541684 |
| National Falls Awareness Day, Tewkesbury Day Centre, Station Road GL20 5DR, 26 June 2008 |
Falls, mobility talk and exercise session with our clients by Prestbury Road Centre (senior rehab assistant).
Contact: Lyn Reynolds Tel: 01684 296 238 |
