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For an older person, a fall can cause serious injury, loss of confidence, social isolation and even death. You can help us prevent such falls.

A fall for a younger person is likely to cause severe bruising. A fall for an older person can break bones and take months to heal, leaving them physically restricted and socially isolated.

Dangerous pavements are a major cause of falls in the UK. 24 per cent of pavements in the UK are unfit for use. 


What we want
Find out what we are asking local authorities to do.

What we're doing
As well as putting pressure on local authorities, we’ve recently organised the fifth National Falls Awareness Day.

What you can do 
Find out how to report dangerous pavements in your area.

 
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The new force combining Age Concern and Help the Aged
 

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