Falls Awareness Week 2023

Join our Falls Education Services at events across the county, starting on Monday 18 September, for information and advice on preventing falls and staying Strong and Steady. We will be at:

Monday 18 September
Dursley – Sainsbury’s
9am – 2pm

Tuesday 19 September
Cirencester – Marketplace
9am – 3.30pm

Wednesday 20 September
Gloucester – King’s Walk
9.30am – 2.30pm

Thursday 21 September
Cheltenham – Regent Arcade
9am – 2.30pm

Friday 22 September
Coleford – Clock Tower
9am – 2.30pm

Tuesday 26 September
Tewkesbury – Dobbies
9am – 2.30pm

Wednesday 27 September
Gloucester – Eastgate Shopping Centre
9am – 2.30pm

For advice and help you can call the team on 0300 421 6241 or email ghc.strongandsteady@nhs.net

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