A helpline that links people to the right source of strength and balance building exercises to prevent falls. Can be community exercise classes (30 week programme) at local centres, more intensive classes for 8 weeks in a hospital setting (transport provided) or 1-1 physiotherapy at home if housebound or complex (provided by CRAFs – Community Rehabilitation And Falls Service
Getting Referred
phone or email (gst-tr.southwarkerr@nhs.net)
Community rehabiitation and falls , *If user is already seeing a physiotherapist then do not refer *A telephone assessment triages the person *For urgent cases where the person is at immediate risk of hospitalisation/falls medical staff can refer to Urgent Response (make sure you email and confirm receipt with phone call