Midlands Regional Falls Group

@wolvesboy @ClareWalsgrove @ReconGamesUK @minkypreece @MacnallyCharlie @ECISTNetwork @betterageing @DebWhittaker2 @helenbenn1 @PeteGordon68 @sjdunc @anedoc1 @RitaBarath87 @MeganWi46898334 @ShropCommHealth @MidlandsFalls @PhysioKernow @FallsCath2020 @SullivanHilaryj We are having a 'Midlands warm-up' for the reconditioning games on Friday 21st October at 2pm for 30 minutes. If you want the link please let me know.

Looking to network with any other hospitals/physio departments who have a specific inpatient falls rotation for band 5? Thanks!

Before I reinvent the wheel... Is anyone aware of any short, punchy and dynamic videos about high risk medications and falls prevention? @MidlandsFalls

💓 Lying ➡️ standing B.P 🏥 It's not 'only' a nursing task. 💥It's a powerful & informative ax that integrates some much needed movement (a stand) into any interaction. #AHPs need to consider ax it more often too. #EndPjParalysis #Deconditioning

Does anyone have a stat on the increase of falls risk in hospital compared to home? I'm looking for some sort of number or percentage... #ThinkFalls @falls_network @MidlandsFalls

Our winner has been announced! @RWT_NHS congratulations on winning the regional falls competition @ruthygal1969 a huge thank you to @BrianwDolan for judging the competition and joining us today

PINCHME it's Friday! 🎉 Today is the last day of Falls Awareness Week, thank you so much for all your engagement this week! Today's theme is delirium. This has become a lot more prevalent in the last year or so, especially in older and frail populations.

Strength and balance exercises are beneficial in reducing falls risk. Exercises should be tailored to the individual but here is a short video from @thecsp to support older adults to stay active at home #FallsAwarenessWeek youtu.be/n8s-8KtfgFM

What a fabulous end to #FallsAwarenessWeek!⚠️ It's lovely to see so much engagement and interaction from our amazing teams across the Trust.💛💛💛 #thinkfalls

Alison and the POSU team all set up for “Pinch me! it’s Friday!” What a great display, don’t you think @GlynWildman 🦀 How delirium can affect people at risk of falls #FallsAwarenessWeek #ThinkFalls @MidlandsFalls @teamsurgery @falls_network

Announcing the winners of #FallsAwarenessWeek boards later! We had a huge 24 entries @sathNHS shortlisted to 11 by our falls practitioner, winner and runner(s) up judged by @flavell_hayley the winner is entered into @MidlandsFalls regional comp judged by @BrianwDolan good luck

#FallsAwarenessWeek is coming to an end, it’s been a great week of collaboration @sathNHS with staff sharing a common goal #thinkfalls #preventafall huge thank you to everyone that has taken part to raise awareness @Lisawal26886784 @LynetteW007 @Rajichittaril @MidlandsFalls

It’s our last day of #FallsAwarenessWeek and what a week it’s been! today is pinchme Friday with a focus on delirium #thinkfalls

Apologies for a late tweet but we have just been so busy with take a chance Thursday we forgot to update you! Hope everyone has enjoyed today and more importantly helped to prevent deconditioning across the midlands #thinkfalls #FallsAwarenessWeek

Are you aware of the falls cycle? This is something people can get stuck in and may need help to build their strength/confidence to get out again… That short walk with your patient can help break the cycle! #FallsAwarenessWeek #ThinkFalls @falls_network @midlandsfalls

Teaching ward staff on @teammurphycrh about deconditioning and it’s effects on our patients, and all about the falls cycle… @rebeccashrimpt2 #ThinkFalls @CRHSpecialtyMed @MidlandsFalls

Lovely time spent this afternoon on @RobinsonWardCRH with Donna and team doing a quick exercise class with the patients (consent gained for pics) to try and help reduce deconditioning! #FallsAwarenessWeek #ThinkFalls @teamsurgery @MidlandsFalls @CalladineDonna

What a great find from @PortlandTeamCRH They are explaining this to patients to tackle deconditioning! Well done guys! 😊 @RachelFloyde77 @MidlandsFalls #FallsAwarenessWeek #ThinkFalls

And here's a little extra reading if you want to delve in deeper: endpjparalysis.org/wp-content/upl… #EndPJParalysis #Last1000Days #ThinkFalls #MobilitySavesLives

Time is precious, and something as simple as getting people out of bed in the morning can protect that time. It helps patients get back to doing the things they love with the people they love. Here's a very short video on some facts about deconditioning: youtube.com/watch?v=fykcjM…