Falls: assessment and prevention in older people and in people 50 and over at higher risk

Published in April 2025, this updated guideline (NICE guideline NG249) replaces the previous guidance on falls, published in 2013. It includes recommendations on:

• Identifying people at risk of falls
• Comprehensive falls assessment
• Interventions to reduce the risk of falls
• Supporting ongoing participation in prevention programmes
• Information and education for people receiving falls assessment or interventions