St George's University Hospitals

Integrated falls and bone health service

The Integrated Falls and Bone Health Service (IF&BHS) is a team that comprises of a variety of health professionals with a special interest in Falls and Bone Health. These are primarily physiotherapists working in conjunction with podiatrists, exercise facilitators and rehabilitation assistants.

An open access and self-referral service, it seeks to reduce the risk of falling and fracturing, by providing clinics and classes in accessible community based locations or at home if more appropriate. At the clinics, a group of health professionals assess the individual’s risk of falling and their bone health status.