What does living with frailty mean?
People living with frailty do not bounce back quickly after a physical or mental illness, an accident or other stressful event. They are likely to have a number of different issues or problems, which, when added together, have a large impact on health, confidence and wellbeing.
Being prepared in case you fall
NHS Inform
Information on how to reduce your risk of falling at home and what to do if you have a fall.
Falls Assistant
Information and useful resources to help you manage your mobility and help prevent falls.
Always see your GP after a fall – it is important to find out the cause and to find ways to reduce the chance of falling again.
Managing the fear of falling
Information on how to reduce and overcome your fear and anxiety of falling.
Eating well to help prevent falls
Eating healthily is important for your overall health and wellbeing, but it can also help to prevent falls.
Staying independent and safe at home
Social Work Contact Centre
Request an assessment for help at home, community alarms, Telecare, falls alert, day services, respite, Community Occupational Therapy and more. Tel: 3451 551503
Vulnerable Adult Safety Visit
Fife Council’s Safer Communities team offer free home safety visits. Tel: 03451 551503
Staying active and mobile
Living Safely and Independently at Home in Fife
An online assessment tool to help self-manage mobility and health. It will help identify solutions including advice and links to equipment.
Bums off seats - Health walks
If you enjoy walking, Active Fife offers free, accessible volunteer-led health walks across Fife. Email: bumsoffseats.project@fife.gov.uk
Active Options
If you prefer structured activities, you can join Fife Sport and Leisure Trust group classes. Tel: 01383 602127 Email: HealthWellbeing@fifeleisure.org.uk
Pain Talking
An NHS website to help people cope with persistent, long term pain.
Footcare Fife
Footcare Fife is a volunteer-supported toenail cutting service for people who struggle to cut their own toenails. The service is run by Fife Voluntary Action. Appointments can be requested by filling out a simple online form or calling. Tel: 0800 389 6046 www.fifevoluntaryaction.org.uk/footcare_fife_booking.asp
Stop Smoking Service
Quitting smoking or vaping isn’t easy but the benefits to your health, your pocket and the environment makes the investment in time and effort, worth it. Tel: 0800 025 3000
Our Fife Toolkit
Find a wide range of advice and support, from help with food and fuel, benefits, travel costs and also your health on the dedicated website.
Alzheimer Scotland
Scotland’s national dementia charity offering to support people with information and support. Free 24 hour Helpline: 0808 808 3000.
