This information was last checked on 10-Jul-2023.
What is this service?
This service specialises in preventing falls.
They care for those who have previously had a fall, fracture or illness, or have concerns about falls.
They offer a range of OT & PT services across Southwark & Lambeth, a falls clinic, and strength & balance classes across community venues. (See )
Criteria
- Adults of any age, registered with a GP in Lambeth or Southwark
- Community specific goals for rehabilitation must be identified (e.g. improving mobility, or returning to previous activities)
- Intervention is time limited, and focuses on achieving goals and self-management of LTCs
Exclusions
- Conditions with a primary neurological diagnosis
- Patients needing an urgent responses
- Patients requiring double-handed therapy
How to refer
Strength & Balance
☎️ Phone → 020 3049 5424
📧 Email → gst-tr.strengthandbalancehelpline@nhs.net
All other services (Falls clinic, 1:1 Physiotherapy, Lambeth Occupational Therapy, and Walking Aid Replacements)
Knight’s Hill
☎️ Phone → 020 3049 4558
📧 Email → gst-tr.LambethCommunityRehabandFalls@nhs.net
Penrose & Maddock Way
☎️ Phone → 020 3049 5424
📧 Email → gst-tr.southwarkcommunityrehabandfalls@nhs.net
Contact info
📧 gst-tr.lambethcommunityrehabandfalls@nhs.net
Strength & Balance Helpline
📧 gst-tr.strengthandbalancehelpline@nhs.net
Other Services
https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/our-services/community-rehabilitation-and-falls