Falls and frailty are among the leading causes of reduced independence, hospital admission and poor health outcomes, yet opportunities for earlier intervention are often missed. This fireside discussion will explore the vital role primary care can play in identifying people at risk sooner, implementing proactive, person-centred care, and working collaboratively with community, social care and specialist services to prevent avoidable decline. Through expert insights and practical discussion, the session will examine how early identification, comprehensive assessment and preventative interventions can be embedded into everyday practice. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of evidence-informed approaches that support healthy ageing, reduce the impact of frailty and falls, and improve outcomes for patients while making better use of healthcare resources.

• Understand the importance of early identification of frailty and falls risk within primary care populations.
• Explore practical, evidence-informed approaches to proactive assessment, prevention and personalised care planning.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen multidisciplinary and community partnerships to support people living with frailty.
• Recognise how earlier intervention can improve patient outcomes, maintain independence and help reduce avoidable healthcare utilisation.