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Planned System Maintenance - Limited Service

Sunderland City Council will be carrying out planned system maintenance from 12 noon on Friday 5th June until 7am on Tuesday 9th June. During this period, we will only be able to respond to urgent enquiries. If your enquiry is not urgent, please contact us before or after these times when full services will be available. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

Falls prevention and ageing well

Falling - or feeling at risk of falling - is not an inevitable part of ageing. There are simple, practical steps you can take to reduce the risk and stay safe, active, and independent.

Steady On Your Feet - Sunderland is a free online tool designed to support you in maintaining your independence and reducing your risk of falls. It's easy to use and available to everyone.

Through the platform, you can:

  • Access practical advice, guidance, and helpful resources
  • Create your own personalised falls prevention plan
  • Find local support and services available in your area
  • Complete a short, free falls prevention self-assessment. Once completed, you will receive your own personalised falls prevention action plan
  • Complete a short, free falls prevention self-assessment and receive your own personalised action plan to support you

Any information you enter is secure and confidential. For more details, please review the platform's privacy statement.

Please use the link below to complete your free falls prevention self-assessment and to download your personalised action plan.

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