Falls: assessment and prevention (NG249)

Evidence-based NICE clinical guideline; recommendations synthesise evidence and committee judgement and should be distinguished from individual primary studies.

Particularly useful for linking falls assessment with frailty, gait and balance, medicines review, exercise and discharge/community follow-up.

Explains how falls risk can be assessed and reduced through an individual plan rather than treating falls as an inevitable part of ageing.

Current NICE guidance for identifying falls risk, comprehensive assessment and tailored management, with specific relevance to people living with frailty.