What's the greatest cost?



£42mAnnual cost of hospital admissions from ice-related falls in England alone.



icy-18kHousing an older person in residential care for one year due to an ice-related fall.



Loss of freedom and independence

One fall could mean an older person must move into care for the rest of their life. The alternative - staying indoors - can lead to isolation and loneliness.

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