Falls among the elderly cost the government almost £990 million per year. Falls occur every day for the elderly in retirement care homes and in the NHS hospitals. In the UK alone, over 700,000 people a year are taken to casualty as a result of a fall, many admitted to hospital with hip fractures costing the NHS £1.7 bn.
As we live longer, there is a high emphasis on Fall Prevention and Protection. Fractures have a significant impact on the quality of life among the elderly or those with limiting disabilities, diminishing mobility, independence and self confidence.
Make the “Never Event” Commitment…
Our Posey commitment is to help you make falls a “never event” to the greatest extent possible. In everything we do, we are looking to find ways to help you more successfullyprevent falls to keep your patients or residents safe and reduce cost in the hospital or facility, not forgetting the community too. Our promise is to prevent falls from happening; which may be achieved with little cost. To find out more about how we can help you, please contact us or send for a sample of our products, now available. Free of charge!
