NHS sees surge in fall-related ambulance call outs for over- 65s

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00:00The NHS is seeing a worrying rise in ambulance call-outs for falls, especially people aged over 65.

00:06In Wales alone there were over 30,000 ambulance call-outs in 2024. Experts like Dr Tim Mercer

00:13advised regular health checks and home safety assessments to prevent falls. He also said that

00:18one in three people over 65 experience a fall each year. If you would like to see more shortfall news

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