FALLS AWARENESS WEEK

Early day motion 234, tabled 19 June 2012 by Annette Brooke (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 25 members.

That this House notes that over 220,000 people per year aged over 60 break bones due to a fall; further notes that injuries from falls are one of the leading causes of death for over 75s; welcomes specific programmes for improving strength and balance which can reduce the risk of falls by as much as 55 per cent; and congratulates Age UK on its Falls Awareness Week from 18 to 22 June 2012.

Signatures by party: Labour 10, Liberal Democrat 8, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Conservative 2, DUP 2.