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A local prevention initiative
PROCare and Age UK Wigan Borough have joined forces through Step Ahead Wigan to encourage residents and families to seek advice before a fall. The initiative is aimed particularly at people becoming less steady, struggling with bathing or finding routine tasks harder as winter approaches. Its launch coincides with World Occupational Therapy Day.
What the check includes
Residents can book a free Home Safety Check with Age UK Wigan Borough. Staff will discuss individual circumstances, identify hazards and suggest practical changes, additional support or products such as grab rails. The review covers everyday household safety rather than providing a formal occupational therapy assessment. People needing specialist help can be directed to Wigan Council assessment services.
Costs, products and wider context
The initial check and advice are free, although recommended adaptations or products may involve costs. Residents could qualify for free minor adaptations or financial assistance through existing Wigan Council services, subject to assessment and eligibility. The initiative also provides information about PROCare’s Invisible Creations bathroom accessories. Government figures cited by the organisations recorded more than 221,000 fall-related emergency admissions among people aged 65 and over in England during 2024/25.
