New Support Pack for Those Affected by a Fall From Height

THE NO FALLS FOUNDATION has published a Support Pack signposting organisations and resources that can provide advice and assistance following a fall from height in the workplace.

The UK charity for preventing falls from height and helping people affected by the life-changing consequences of a fall, includes details of the charity’s Ambassadors in the pack. These are people who have all faced the aftermath and consequences of a fall.

Support after a fall

The Ambassadors are available to provide advice and guidance to anyone experiencing the traumatic effects of a fall and wondering what to do next.

The free pack covers a range of topics, including:

• What to do immediately;
• What financial assistance may be available;
• How to begin a personal injury claim;
• Support with transport and home adaptations;
• Using the No Falls befriending service;
• Organisations that can help with issues of mental health.

Loss of a loved one

For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one as a result of a fall from height, the pack also provides details of those organisations that can offer help and support.

Charity manager, Hannah Williams said: “What should have been a perfectly normal day has ended in a potentially life-shattering accident. What do you do now? Who can you turn to? What help is available? The pack attempts to answer these questions and provides contact details for the Foundation.”

The Foundation is supported by the member organisations of the Access Industry Forum . It contributed to the first enquiry report of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Working at Height.