Injury and Fall Prevention for People with Learning Disabilities

Injuries and falls are a serious problem for people with learning disabilities. People with learning disabilities are twice as likely to experience an injury, compared to the general population, and between 6 and 8 times more likely to die as a result of their injury. Falls are the commonest cause of injury for people with learning disabilities.

The aim of this resource guide is to raise awareness of the causes and types of injuries and falls experienced by people with learning disabilities, amongst those who care for or support them, and to provide practical information and resources to help prevent injuries and falls.