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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Annette Brooke (Liberal Democrat), on Tuesday, 19 June 2012, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 25 members in total.


FALLS AWARENESS WEEK

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.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
234 
Session
2012-13
Other sponsors
Peter Bottomley
Mark Durkan
Andrew George
Jim Shannon
David Simpson
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Health services Health education Older people
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk