Localities Therapists for General Rehab and Falls offers rehabilitation by occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation assistants to enhance mobility, communication, work, leisure, and everyday activities, promoting health and independence while collaborating with various health, care, and voluntary agencies for comprehensive patient support.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

• for <65 falls only: evidence of a fall(s) in the last month that has been screened out from urgent criteria/referred from urgent response. For example, at risk of hospital admission, physical deterioration
• patient living alone, or with caring responsibilities
  • showing recent/sudden decline in mobility 
  • with no care needs but rehab goals
• patient requiring required mobility aid or assessment. 

Exclusions

• under 65 yrs
• fall due to alcohol or substance misuse, active alcohol or substance misuse
• referral for musculoskeletal impairments causing falls
• underlying neurological conditions
• patient discharged from falls team in last 12 months and no new fall reported since discharge
• manual handling assessment only
• cognitive screening assessment without rehabilitation need
• occupational therapy equipment only can go to social services.

How to Refer