After the first fall, everything changes — confidence most of all. Our physiotherapist comes to the home and works out why it happened: balance, strength, hazards, footwear, eyesight, medicines. Then they build a practical plan — exercises, equipment, changes around the house — to prevent the next one.
Is this right for me?
A relative has had a fall
Someone is becoming unsteady on their feet
You want to reduce the risk of a future fall
There's worry about confidence and safety at home
Important — this is not an emergency service
If someone is on the floor, has hit their head, cannot move a limb, or you think they have broken a hip, call 999. This service is for planned prevention, not for someone still on the carpet.
What can we help with?
Balance and strength assessment
Home hazard review
Footwear and eyesight review
Medication review for falls risk
A plan to reduce future falls
The aim isn't simply to treat the last fall. It's to reduce the risk of the next one.
What happens during your visit?
The person
We assess balance, strength and confidence, and what led to any recent falls.
Medication & vision
We review medicines and eyesight that can affect falls risk.
Mobility & environment
We check mobility and look for hazards around the home.
A prevention plan
You get a clear plan — exercises, equipment and changes — to reduce the risk of the next fall.
What's included
Balance, strength and walking assessment using proven tests
A room-by-room home hazard walkthrough
Footwear, vision and medication factors flagged
Equipment and adaptation recommendations
A written falls-prevention plan and exercise programme
Follow-up options to keep progress going
Who delivers your care
Who
What they do for you
Physiotherapist
Assesses, identifies causes and builds the plan
Advanced Nurse Practitioner (optional)
Reviews medical contributors like blood pressure and medicines
Care Coordinator
Arranges recommended equipment
After your visit
You're left with a practical prevention plan and, where helpful, referral to physiotherapy or equipment. With consent, we update your NHS GP.
We provide this service across Lurgan, Craigavon and surrounding areas. Some surrounding locations may be available depending on the service, travel requirements and clinician availability.
Not sure if we cover your area? Call 028 9621 1981 with your postcode and our team will check — or see Areas we cover.
Booking for someone else?
Yes — a family member, carer or authorised representative can contact us to arrange this for a patient, provided the patient consents. Many of our bookings are made by a son or daughter for a parent.
Frequently asked questions
After a fall, what are you looking for?
We look at the whole picture: the person, their medication, mobility, home environment, vision and strength — because falls usually have more than one cause.
Can this reduce future falls?
That's the goal — the plan targets the causes of falls, not just the last one, with exercises, equipment and home changes.
Do you provide the follow-up exercises?
We can refer into home physiotherapy to build strength and balance.
Can family arrange the assessment?
Yes, with the person's consent — this is often arranged by an adult child.
Do you check the home for hazards?
Yes — a home hazard review is part of the assessment.
