Falls Prevention Week - 21st to 25th September 2026
This year's theme, "From Awareness to Action," highlights an important message: falls are not a normal part of ageing. Many falls can be prevented, and there are practical steps people can take to reduce their risk, including staying physically active and maintaining strength, balance and fitness.
Falls Prevention Awareness Week aims to raise awareness of the impact falls can have on health, wellbeing and independence, particularly for older adults. By sharing information, advice and local support, the campaign encourages people to take action to stay safe, active and confident.
Falls can lead to serious injuries, reduced mobility and a loss of confidence, but understanding the risks and knowing where to find support can make a real difference. Through this campaign, the Integrated Care Partnership is helping to promote falls prevention and connect residents with resources and services available in their local community.
Falls Prevention Support in Bury
There are a range of local services, activities and sources of support available in Bury to help people reduce their risk of falling and remain independent for longer. Whether you are interested in improving your strength and balance, making your home safer, accessing specialist advice, or finding support following a fall, there are services available to help.
Bury Live Well Service
Evidence based Strength and Balance programme preventing falls and maintaining independence, getting more active often.
https://www.bury.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/bury-live-well-service
Stay Well Team
Holistic conversations within the home, identify falls risks within the environment providing guidance and advice. Trusted assessor form completed and assessments/ ordering of minor adaptations (equipment) to prevent further falls risks.
0161 253 5151
Falls and Fracture Team & Community Services
The Adult Occupational Therapy service provides assessment and intervention for adults who have a physical disability or ill health. Occupational Therapists support people with long term conditions, this includes (but is not exhaustive) Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Orthopaedic, Rheumatology, MSK and Neurological conditions.
srh-tr.adultoccupationaltherapybury@nhs.net
PCN Social Prescribers
The PCN social prescribers accept referrals for any adult who would benefit from social prescribing. This service aims to reduce social isolation and loneliness amongst improving physical and mental health amongst the population.
https://www.burygpfederation.nhs.uk/our-services/social-prescriber/
Emergency Falls Response Team
Response required within 2 hours from referral from NWAS, utilising appropriate clinical triage and level of risk. Assessment will be completed at home and if deemed appropriate will be lifted safely off the floor and made comfortable. Onward referrals will be made based on individual needs and clinical presentation.
0161 253 6292
Find more support information on the Bury Directory.
Free Mobility and Falls Prevention Workshops - 2nd and 9th October 2026
Bury Live Well is running two free Mobility and Public Transport Education Workshops on 2nd and 9th October at the Metro Christian Centre, Parkhills.
These workshops are designed to help people build confidence, improve mobility, and maintain their independence to get out and about and utilise public transportation and links.
Each session will include:
- 45 minutes of strength and balance exercises (chairs will be available for those who need them)
- An educational session covering:
- Falls prevention
- Home safety
- Getting out and about using local amenities
- Using local transport links, including Bee Network services
For more information email R.Wild@bury.gov.uk
