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What should I do in an emergency? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FIND SOMEONE WHO HAS FALLEN? 1. Stay Calm 2. Check the person is breathing and conscious (if not call for help and ring for an ambulance IMMEDIATELY) 3. Reassure the person (if conscious) 4. If you think they have broken any bones - Don't move them 5. Get Help Emergencies - CALL 999 - and ask for Ambulance For non-emergency help and medical advice (24 hours, 7 days a week): Call - 0845 4647 - NHS Direct or your GP WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FALL? Don't Panic You will probably feel a little shocked and shaken but try to stay calm. Assess the situation : If you are hurt or feel unable to get up then follow the: REST AND WAIT plan 1. Try to summon help: use a pendant alarm if you have one, bang on the wall, call out for help, crawl towards your telephone and dial 999 and ask for an ambulance. 2. Move to a soft surface: if you have fallen on a hard floor try to move to a carpeted area. 3. Keep warm: try to reach for someting to cover yourself, and try to move out of draughts. You might find it helpful to keep a small blanket hidden in a low cupboard or safely tucked behind some furniture in each room, a small bottle of water will also help prevent dehydration if you have to lie for a long time. 4. Keep moving: do not lie in one place for too long as you may get cold and suffer from pressure sores, roll from side to side and move arms and legs if possible. If you are unhurt and know you are able to get up then follow the: UP AND ABOUT plan 1. Roll onto hands and knees and crawl to a stable piece of furniture such as a bed, stool, or chair without castors. 2. With hands on the support place one foot flat on the floor bending you knee in fornt of your tummy. 3. Lean forwards, push on your feet and hands until you bring the other foot to be beside the first. 4. Turn and sit on the seat, rest for a while before getting up. In all FALLS - see your GP afterwards, even if you have not hurt yourself, because all falls are potentially serious and need advice or treatment.   Falling - what are the consequences? What is osteoporosis? How to prevent and treat osteoporosis Are you at risk?  A checklist ... What should I do in an emergency? Can I help myself? Getting help and advice What help is available in Cornwall?

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