Exclusion/eligibility criteria for health professionals
Unfortunately it is not possible for us to accept clients onto this programme if any of the following apply:
- More than 2 falls in the last 6 months, or an unexplained fall*, unless referred/assessed as safe to participate following a multifactorial falls assessment.
- Awaiting a physiotherapy assessment for falls or frailty management.
- Awaiting GP appointment or other health professional follow up of an uncontrolled condition
- Recent injurious fall without medical assessment.
- Contraindications to exercise (see list below)
*e.g. loss of consciousness, extreme dizziness, doesn’t remember the fall, all indicating requirement for clinical assessment.
Contraindications to exercise
- Uncontrolled Angina
- Resting Systolic BP> 180mmHg or resting Diastolic BP> 100mg
- Tachycardia >100 bpm
- Significant dizziness due to postural hypotension or significant drop in blood pressure during exercise
- Acute systemic illness (e.g acute cancer-related problems, pneumonia, febrile illness)
- Visual or vestibular disturbance affecting safe mobility
- Unstable or acute heart failure
- Unable to maintain seated upright posture due to neurological deficits
- People who place themselves or others at risk
- People who score mostly 5s/6s on the FaME functional grid (refer for specialist physio services). This will be identified at functional assessment stage
How to refer
Health professionals can apply on behalf of their clients. Individuals can also apply direct.
There is one form to complete
If you prefer not to complete online forms you can download a print version below which can be returned to us by post.