NHS England is not reducing the unacceptable variation in support for people with frailty across and within Integrated Care Boards (ICBs). There is significant and unexplained regional variation between areas – 32 out of 106 local NHS areas assessed less than 10% of patients aged 65 and over. The NICE’s guidelines specify that any patient living with frailty who has fallen in the past year should be offered a comprehensive falls risk assessment and comprehensive falls management. However, in ...

NHS England is not reducing the unacceptable variation in support for people with frailty across and within Integrated Care Boards (ICBs). There is significant and unexplained regional variation between areas – 32 out of 106 local NHS areas assessed less than 10% of patients aged 65 and over. The NICE’s guidelines specify that any patient living with frailty who has fallen in the past year should be offered a comprehensive falls risk assessment and comprehensive falls management. However, in 2024–25, only 30% of local NHS areas could have followed NICE guidelines. NHSE acknowledges that there is variation and told the Committee that it is ask Type: conclusion | Number: 2 | Response status: response_pending Government response: The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. will likely continue to be required as we determine the pathways towards net zero that are most effective, sustainable and represent the best value for money. The government recognises that the current