Case Studies - Falls Prevention (2)

North Cumbria Hospitals reduce falls by 76.9%

North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust is an acute trust serving a population of around 320,000 people. We are located in one of the most geographically remote areas and serve the third most sparsely distributed [...]

Imperial College Hospital – Albert Ward

A recent Audit in the Division of Medicine, at this hospital showed that 49.6% of all inpatients showed signs of cognitive impairment, predominantly dementia and delirium. There was a need to bring activity and cognitive stimulation into these acute environments.

Imperial College Hospital – Ellis Valentine Ward

The Challenge Delirium is a state of mental confusion that can occur as a result of illness, surgery or with the use of some medications. Also called “acute confusional state,” delirium usually starts suddenly and can be frightening for the person experiencing it, as well as for those around them. Having a means of being […]

Bolton NHSFT

Royal Bolton Hospital. Ward C2 were granted the opportunity to run a 4 week trial with the aim of reducing specialling on the Acute Medical Ward.

Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHSFT

The opportunity to offer meaningful activities as a way of stimulating patients is contributing towards a reduction in falls.

Dorset Healthcare University NHSFT – Westhaven Hospital

The Radipole Ward is a 34-bedded ward, caring predominantly for elderly people requiring rehabilitation, palliative care, stroke and dementia care.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust New Cross Hospital

We are committed to improving the patient experience for those with dementia and raising morale for both patients and staff. We are keen to offer stimulation to reduce boredom and to help reduce the risk of falls with the hospital.