This page provides an introduction to a variety of Falls education resources that all health and social care staff can access.
Click on the green banners below for appropriate learning for staff group
For ALL staff – Introduction to Falls
All staff working in care homes (including domestic staff, kitchen staff etc) have a responsibility to be aware of factors contributing to falls.
There is lots of information and guidance about falls on the Falls Webpage, in addition the following resources are easily accessed by all.
Care Inspectorate
This is an excellent introductory video (55 minutes), it provides practical help, guidance and tools and signposts to resources available online.
TURAS
Provide a short video on Falls Prevention
To access this resources you will need a TURAS account – this is easy to do and anyone working in health and social in Scotland can create their own account. More information can be found on the additional learning opportunities webpage
Care Home Clinical Education Team
Provide 2 hour workshops and bespoke education in the workplace
For more information or to discuss learning opportunities, speak with local clinical educator or contact NHS Lothian Clinical Education Team by email
Care staff who have direct input to care and plans of care: registered nurses, seniors carers, team leads and activities staff
There is lots of information and guidance about falls on the Falls Webpage, in addition the following resources are easily accessed by staff who provide direct care.
TURAS
Have two online learning modules that can be accessed by all health and social care staff:
Supporting Older People to Live Active, Healthy Lives
This learning programme of 6 modules makes use of resources developed as part of the Care about Physical Activity (CAPA) programme which was run by Scotland’s Care Inspectorate.
Falls, frailty, and bone health : prevention and management
This informed level online module focusses on the prevention and management of falls, frailty, and bone health (45 minutes to complete)
Care Home Clinical Education Team
Provide 2 hour workshops and bespoke education in the workplace
For more information or to discuss learning opportunities, speak with local clinical educator or contact NHS Lothian Clinical Education Team by email
Nurses/Senior Care Staff – resources, assessment post fall and best practice
This area is under development at this point – please revisit shortly
Further information regarding falls, including links to local support services can be found on the Care Homes Webpages: A-Z: Health Conditions, Services and Referral Pathways
