Falls in Older People

Assessment and prevention of falls.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
GeriatricsGeneral Practice

Clinical Guidelines

NICE guideline [CG161]
National
NICE guideline [CG161]: Falls in older people: assessing risk and prevention
National
NICE guideline [NG249]: Falls: assessment and prevention in older people
National
American Geriatrics Society/British Geriatrics Society Clinical Practice Guideline: Prevention of Falls in Older Persons
Local
Falls and fracture consensus statement: Supporting commissioning for prevention
Local
NICE guideline [CG161]: Falls in older people: assessing risk and prevention
Local
US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement: Prevention of Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Local
WHO Global report on falls prevention in older age
Local
World guidelines for falls prevention and management for older adults: a global initiative
Local