New Guideline to help cut falls

As well as making recommendations on hazards in a person’s home, NICE updated guideline also covers residential care homes and other healthcare settings in the community.

The guideline continues to recommend evidence-based falls prevention exercise in community settings. However, a notable update includes the recommendation to improve access to exercise for older and at-risk groups who do not need a comprehensive assessment.

This guideline covers assessing risk of falling and interventions to prevent falls in all people aged 65 and over, and people aged 50 to 64 who are at higher risk of falls. It aims to reduce the risk and incidence of falls, and the associated distress, pain, injury, loss of confidence, loss of independence and mortality.

For information on related topics, see the NICE topic page on injuries, accidents and wounds.

Last reviewed: 29 April 2025