Decision details

During consideration of this item Councillor A Kolker declared that he was the Chair of Trustees of Everybody Health and Leisure.

The Committee received an overview of the recent work stemming from the fall’s prevention strategy in Cheshire East. The strategy aimed to reduce risk of falls amongst residents aged 65 and over, thus supporting people to live independently.

Highlights of the work undertaken included.

-       The recommissioning of ‘One You Cheshire East’

-       An increase in capacity of places on the fall’s prevention programme

-       An annual falls awareness week

-       Over 10,000 leaflets on falls prevention had been distributed through partners.

In response to ensuring advertising the strategy was appropriate for all audience’s officers reported that various mediums were being used such as posters, radio, attendance at older people’s groups and leaflets.

In response to concerns over duplication within care communities officers reported that there would be a specific session held for care communities in the next few weeks which would aim to be prevent duplication.

Officers would take into consideration the suggestion that all over 65’s should be receiving a leaflet on falls prevention to prevent longer term issues.

RESOLVED:  That the Adult and Health Committee:

1. Endorse continuing work on the strategy and action plan to help reduce falls amongst older people in Cheshire East.