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Good Hope Hospital offers falls prevention information session

Published on 25/11/2025

Lorraine Garratty, Occupational Therapy Lead, and Good Hope Hospital therapy colleagues will deliver interactive sessions
Lorraine Garratty, Occupational Therapy Lead, and Good Hope Hospital therapy colleagues will deliver interactive sessions

Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council and Good Hope Hospital have organised an information session for residents, their families and carers on falls prevention and mobility. The talk will be delivered by expert health professionals from Good Hope Hospital. 

  • Building healthier lives in Sutton Coldfield - falls prevention and mobility 
  • Wednesday 10 December 13:30 -14:30
  • Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, Upper Clifton Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6DA

The session will give residents more information on how to reduce their risk of falling and ways to improve their mobility, including a demonstration on how to get up safely following a fall and how to stay safe over the winter season.

There will also be an opportunity for a Q&A session, walking aid MOT and chance to chat with Age Concern Birmingham Falls Prevention Team. 

Whilst this is a free event, we do encourage attendees to confirm their space for capacity. 

For more information and to confirm your place, please email enquiries@suttoncoldfieldtowncouncil.gov.uk  or telephone 0121 663 1765.

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