§ 21. Linda GilroyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of progress with respect to the(a) prevention of falls and (b) treatment of older people who suffer injury through falls. [19676]
§ Jacqui SmithThe National Service Framework for Older People recognises the importance of preventing falls and providing effective treatment and rehabilitation to those who have fallen. It sets a standard and milestones for the introduction of integrated falls services. No formal assessment has yet been undertaken of progress towards the NSF falls milestones which are set annually from April 2003.