Identify and reduce falls risk
An editable falls risk assessment covering environment, mobility, medication and history.
Record falls risks in a consistent, structured format
Consider individual needs, preferences and home circumstances
Turn identified concerns into clear actions and responsibilities
Document referrals, follow-up and post-fall learning
Keep assessments up to date as needs change
Support clear communication across the care team
The Falls Risk Assessment Template is an editable, six-page Word resource from Carionex for home-care and community care services. It helps teams document factors that may contribute to falls, agree person-centred actions and review whether existing support remains appropriate.
The template covers falls history, mobility and transfers, cognition, dizziness, medication, vision and hearing, continence, footwear, nutrition and hydration, and environmental hazards. It also includes space to record the person’s views, preferences and involvement in the assessment.
Teams can document their overall risk judgement, assign actions and responsibilities, record referrals and review the assessment following a fall or a change in needs. Dedicated sign-off and review sections support ongoing record keeping.
Adapt the template to your service, local procedures and staff competencies. It supports professional judgement and does not replace clinical assessment or guarantee regulatory compliance.
