We are a non-clinical service who provide home assessments for anyone at risk of falling.

We work alongside services such as:

  • Community Health Services such as Podiatry, District Nursing and Intensive Home Support Service (IHSS)
  • Integrated Therapy Team
  • AGE UK
  • Progress Lifeline
  • Lancashire Fire and Rescue
  • Calico
  • Social Prescribers
  • Lancashire County Council

and many more!

STEADY On! is an evidence-based approach founded on key fall factors:

  • Slippers, feet and footwear
  • Tablets and medication
  • Environment and lighting
  • Activity and exercise
  • The question ‘Do you fall?’
  • EYesight and vision​​​​​​ ​​​

Self-referrals and referrals from health professionals are accepted by calling ICAT on 01282 805989.

If you would like to book an educational session e.g. sheltered accommodation, luncheon clubs, coffee mornings or any groups where older people gather, please get in touch on 01282 805989.

We are community based in East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.  We are contactable via e-mail on:

Or via telephone on: 01282 805989

Referrals can be taken through ICAT 24/7 365 days of the year, however, assessments are completed Monday-Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm (excluding bank holidays).

STEADY On! supports those at risk of falling, providing a service combining self-care education sessions and community collaboration, with one to one home assessments, structured sessions and events.

STEADY On! is an evidence-based approach.  We work alongside services with a patient-centred approach.  With the patient’s consent, we refer to services that could benefit the patient, such as:

  • Integrated Therapy Team
  • Lancashire Fire and Rescue
  • AGE UK
  • Medicines Management
  • B with US Housing
  • Department of Work and Pensions – including sign-posting for blue disability badges
  • Carers Link
  • Social Prescribers
  • Intensive Home Support Service
  • District Nursing
  • Orthotics
  • Podiatry