This is for additional support to care homes.
Winter Initiative: Now – 31st March 2025
The GMUPCA is running a Falls Lifting Response Service for people aged 18 and over who have fallen but are not significantly injured at the time of the call.
The service operates from 8 AM to 6 PM, 7 days a week (including bank holidays). Please note that the last referral will be at 5 PM.
This service is free to use and will accept direct referrals.
Aims of the Service:
• Improve response times:
The goal is to respond to lifting requests within 1 hour.
• Improve outcomes for people:
Reducing long lies after a fall, which can have negative health consequences for your
residents
• Reduce unnecessary ambulance callouts for non-emergency falls/
• Increase referrals to appropriate services like Urgent Care Response Teams and other
community teams.
• Keep people at home
If you have any residents that require this service, please contact the below for immediate support:
0161 476 9652
