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Date: 06 February 2023

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Home hazards

There are some very simple steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of slips, trips or falls within your home.

Please click onto the image of the house below to enlarge it. Once enlarged, the image will provide you with guidance to remain safe and prevent falls around your home.

Diagram showing falls prevention in the home.

Falls Prevention Patient SafetyThe Trust is committed to putting Patient Safety as our top priority and has signed up to the National Patient Safety Campaign. We are striving to make real measurable improvements in the safety of the care for our patients