Reducing Falls Risk in Care Homes

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Local Physiotherapist — Jill Wilson, Lancashire

Reducing falls is a priority for every care home. A good falls strategy combines individual resident assessment, strength and balance work, a safe environment, and a confident, well-supported care team — and physiotherapy plays a central role.

A whole-home approach

Falls are rarely down to a single cause, so reducing them works best as a team effort. Physiotherapy contributes the clinical side — assessing why individual residents are at risk and doing something about it — while working alongside the home's wider falls-prevention efforts.

Identifying who is most at risk

Jill can assess residents to identify those most likely to fall, looking at strength, balance, walking, footwear, confidence and how they manage everyday movements. This helps the home focus support where it is needed most.

Practical steps that reduce falls

  • Targeted strength and balance exercise — the most evidence-backed way to reduce falls
  • Walking practice and correct use of walking aids
  • Advice on the environment: clear walkways, lighting, seating height and accessible aids
  • Guidance for staff on safe transfers and encouraging safe movement
  • Rebuilding confidence in residents who have fallen or fear falling

Supporting staff and standards

Clear, practical input from a qualified physiotherapist supports staff confidence and helps demonstrate a proactive, person-centred approach to falls and mobility — something families and inspectors value.

Reducing falls in care homes across Lancashire

Jill supports care homes, residential homes and nursing homes across Lancashire. Read more about care home physiotherapy and falls prevention for care home residents, or see all Lancashire areas.

How to book with Jill

If you would like to arrange a home visit, contact Jill directly for a free phone enquiry. She can talk through your situation, confirm whether home physiotherapy is appropriate, and agree the best first appointment for your needs.

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Jill Wilson, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

About Jill Wilson

Jill Wilson is an HCPC registered clinical specialist physiotherapist with over 20 years' NHS and private experience, providing home visit physiotherapy across Lancashire. She specialises in musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, post-operative, neurological and elderly rehabilitation, falls prevention and acupuncture.

Read Jill's profile or contact her on 07921 369 169.

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