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LLR Framework for Integrated Personalised Care (FIPC) formally launched
The FIPC has been jointly developed by the council and partner organisations across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland including the: LLR ICB Leicestershire Partnership Trust Leicestershire County Council Leicester City Council Rutland County Council For more information and to download the management and practice guidance visit https://resources.leicestershire.gov.uk/fipc .
Urgent Falls Response Service for Leicestershire County and Rutland pilot to run seven days a week
Phase 2 of the pilot service, provided by DHU to include weekend provision is now live and the service will be available from 8am – 8pm seven days a week until the end of May 2022 when the pilot finishes. This service has been introduced to eliminate the difference in service provision between Leicester city, […]
Preventing falls – useful contacts
The organisations listed below offer a wide range of information and advice on staying well and active to reduce the risk of falling. Leicestershire based resources Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport (LRS) Active Charnwood YouTube channel NHS choices http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Exercises-for-older-people.aspx http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Pages/balance-exercises-for-older-people.aspx http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Pages/strength-exercises-for-older-people.aspx http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Falls/Documents/SAGA_Falls-Prevention.pdf Age UK http://www.ageuk.org.uk/health-wellbeing/keeping-fit/falls-prevention/ Chartered Society of Physiotherapy http://www.csp.org.uk/your-health/live-long-live-well Royal Society for the Prevention of […]
In Leicestershire thousands of people are injured each year in falls. Apart from the pain, discomfort and inconvenience, the after effects of a fall can be life changing. Experiencing a fall is one of the major reasons for concern expressed by adults over the age of 65. Falls can have a significant impact on the quality of […]
Evaluation of an intervention to prevent falls
This report, commissioned by the US Government, evaluates the effectiveness of an intervention designed to prevent falls in the elderly, with a particular focus on fall-related injuries and on health care costs. The researchers concluded that the intervention did not have a substantial effect on health care costs. Although they did not find evidence that […]
Alliance, prime and outcome based contracting: What can the NHS learn from elsewhere?
Alliance contracting, prime provider contracting and outcome based contracting are collaborative models of contracting that are increasingly being considered within the English NHS. These contractual models have a history of use in other sectors such as construction and defence, as well as in the commissioning of public services in the UK and overseas. This report […]
Keeping on the move is important no matter your age, particularly in the winter. But, faced with frosty and icy paths and pavements, braving the outside world can be daunting especially when you aren’t confident on your feet and are afraid of falling.
In Leicestershire thousands of people are injured each year in falls. Apart from the pain, discomfort and inconvenience, the after effects of a fall can be life changing. Experiencing a fall is a major concern for adults over the age of 65 and 35% of over 65’s will experience at least one fall in a […]
New website launched to bring ‘Joy’ to people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
A free health and wellbeing support website, was launched at the end of March to support people living and working in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Funded by the local NHS, Joy combines services provided by the NHS, local authorities, and the voluntary and community sector all in one place. Joy is a free website for everyone […]
New ‘What is Adult Safeguarding?’ session available to book now
The next “What is Adult Safeguarding?” online information session for people who live and work in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will be held on 11 April 2024, 10.00am – 11.00am. This is a free event organised jointly by the Leicester and Leicestershire & Rutland Safeguarding Adults Boards. You can book your free place online or […]
