Falls prevention awareness week

Cheshire East Council is promoting a falls prevention awareness week to help reduce the number of falls by elderly residents. The aim of this week, which runs from 16 September to 22 September 2024, is to raise awareness of how the risk of falls can be reduced to help older people to continue to live well.

Drop-in sessions

Falls Leads funded by the Council and One You Cheshire East will be holding drop-in sessions at local venues to talk about how staying active can reduce your risk of falling. The sessions will also involve falls screenings, blood pressure checks and mobility aid checks. These sessions include:

Monday 16 September

• Pickmere in Crewe from 11am to 3pm 
• Heath View in Congleton from 1pm to 3pm 

Friday 20 September

• Green on The Corner, Hurdsfield, Macclesfield from 10am to 12pm 
• Willowmere, Middlewich at 3pm

Friday 27 September

• Green on The Corner, Hurdsfield, Macclesfield from 10am to 12pm 

How to reduce your risk of falls

See the falls prevention page for more information on other steps you can take to reduce your risk of a fall. You can also pick up a copy of the falls prevention booklet at your local library.