The Multidisciplinary Falls Clinic provides expert assessment, advice, and prevention strategies for older adults at risk of falls. This is service is for clinicians and GP referrals only – self-referrals are not accepted.

What the service offers: 

• comprehensive falls risk assessment by a Consultant, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Nurse, and Rehabilitation Assistant
• personalised falls prevention strategies
• signposting to additional support services

The MDT falls clinic response time is 2 to 6 weeks time. Urgent referrals requiring falls assessment, prevention and intervention should be referred to Haringey Urgent Response and Recovery Team (HURRT).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

• aged 65+
• resident of Haringey
• history of falls, trips, slips, or balance problems
• fear of falling or lack of confidence with walking
• able to attend the clinic independently or with assistance from one person
   

Exclusions

• medically unstable such as acute infection or confirmed syncope cases
• newly diagnosed or active neurological conditions (e.g., stroke)
• severe mental health conditions preventing engagement in therapy
• requires urgent intervention due to recent multiple falls

How to Refer

Locations

Lordship Lane Primary Health Centre