Sligo University Hospital says “Falls Prevention Deserves Your Attention!”

Sligo University Hospital held a Falls Prevention Awareness Event for the public in the main foyer of the hospital on Tuesday 05 March. The aim of the day was to increase awareness of the preventable nature of falls and to empower older people and their families and friends to reduce the risk of falling where possible.

A wide range of health care professionals were available to provide advice to patients, staff and visitors including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Pharmacy staff and Doctors at the hospital.