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Falls and Fracture Prevention Service

Stay active, stay healthy, live stronger for longer

WellSouth is part of the national ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ movement.

Positive ageing is about providing the best quality of life for older people, so we are working to help reduce the risk of falls and fall injuries for older people in the Southern District.

Our Falls and Fracture Prevention team work to keep you independent and on your feet.

They can support you to improve your strength, balance and bone health through one of our falls and fractures prevention services.

Information on these services can be found below. 

 

Services

In-Home Strength and Balance 

For people where community access is difficult - we can come to you. A free service, for those who qualify. 

 

Community Strength and Balance 

 Exercise group for older adults, catering to all ages and abilities. 

 

Fracture Liaison Service

 Bone health advice and support for prevention and management of fragility fractures. 

 

How to access our services

  • Call us on 0800 477 115 or 03 477 1163 and ask for our Falls and Fractures Prevention team. 

  • Email us at bwellfallsandfractureteam@wellsouth.org.nz

  • Speak to your GP, practice nurse or other health professional who can contact us on your behalf.

Our service is free and available throughout the Southern District.

 

Resources

Home Based Exercise

Osteoporosis

Live Stronger for Longer

Bone Health NZ