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Information and Advice
If you would like information and advice on services available in angus you can visit the following websites
However, if you would prefer to speak to a member of staff you can contact First Contact via ACCESSLine on 01241 465274 or email FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk.
Loan Options
Angus Health and Social Care Partnership have a range of equipment solutions available for loan (free of charge) from Independent Living Angus. Small adaptations can also be arranged once owner/ landlord permissions have been obtained, usually free of charge. There is a weekly cost associated with the community alarm and tele-care service.
It is very important that the Angus Health and Social Care Partnership know that the equipment they loan is suitable for both you, other household members and your home.
Private Purchase
Angus Health and Social Care Partnership have an agreed list of loan items however there are other providers who exist that also supply similar items. As we have not checked their products we are unable to advise on their suitability. The guidance below offers basic advice if you are purchasing products yourself privately.
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You have indicated that you have fallen in your home and you are worried about having more falls. There can be a variety of reasons for why you might have fallen, so it is important to consider these to try and reduce further falls from occurring. Please visit www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/falls for further information from NHS inform.
In Angus there is a falls service, which you can contact for advice and information on 01356 665170.
Alternatively, you can email Tay-UHB.angusfallsservice@nhs.net. The falls service can provide a full assessment of your situation and make recommendations that may help you reduce the risks of falls. They can also refer you on to other services that may be able to assist.