Had any thoughts like these recently?

• I like to hold onto something when I walk
• I’m worried about going outside
• I can’t get out of the bath
• I feel dizzy when I stand up
• I’m too frightened to go on the bus
• I struggle to get out of my chair
• What if he falls
• I’m nervous using the shower
• He looks really unsteady
• My wife trips because she doesn’t pick her feet up

Location

We see people in:

• Ardwick
• Chorlton
• Gorton
• Hulme
• Levenshulme
• Longsight
• Moss Side
• North Fallowfield
• South Rusholme
• Whalley Range

 

Contact Details:

Central Manchester Falls Service
Alexandra Park Health Centre,
2 Whitswood Close,
Manchester,
M16 7AP
Tel: 0161 209 9960
Fax:0161 232 1934

Additional Support:

We can provide:

• Osteoporosis risk assessment
• Blood pressure checks
• Walking aids
• Medication advice
• Falls management strategies
• Confidence building
• Anxiety management
• Advice and education
• Exercise programmes
• Equipment

Conditions:

We see people who…

• Are aged over 50
• Have a Central Manchester GP or
• Live in Central Manchester
• Have a history of one or more falls
• Have a fear of falling
• Are at risk of falls
• Have had a broken bone

Referrals:

If you wish to discuss or to make a referral, contact us by phone. Anyone can refer to this service, you can even refer yourself.

Additional Information:

Always inform your GP if you have had a fall, and if necessary seek medical attention.