\nNHS Greater Manchester in conjunction with the GM Urgent Primary Care Alliance are running a Falls Lifting Response Service to support the winter period from 1 October 2026 up to 31 March 2027<\/strong>.
\nThis service will operate 8am- 8pm, 7 days a week and will provide a lifting service post a fall for people over 18yrs who, at the time of the call, are deemed not to be injured.<\/p>\n
Background:<\/strong>
\nHistorically the process following a fall, especially in care home settings has been to contact the ambulance service. Many of which result in conveyance to hospital due to frailty and possible length of time the person is on the floor awaiting assistance.
\n\u2022 It is estimated one third of adults over 65 who live at home will have at least one fall a year, but most falls do not result in serious injury. People who fall over at home and are unable to get up from the floor themselves – but have no other injuries would be suitable for this service.
\n\u2022 Falls are associated with significant mortality and morbidity. One significant aspect of falls is a \u2018long lie\u2019. A \u2018long lie\u2019 is when a person who has fallen spends a prolonged period of time on the floor because they are unable to get up. Literature defines a long lie as being on the floor for an hour or more[1][2]
\nImplications of long lies include dehydration, pressure injuries, carpet Burns, Hypothermia, Pneumonia, muscle and tissue damage. (1 Fleming et al 2008, 2 Bisson et al 2015)<\/p>\n
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