Local ambulance service initiative to prevent falls saves many trips to hospital Posted on 18/06/2012 NARU»News Wire»Ambulance Trusts»South Central Ambulance Service»Local ambulance service initiative to prevent falls saves many trips to hospital Every year 30% of people aged over 65 years and 50% of those aged over 80 years will experience a fall. Falls often result in serious physical and psychological consequences for patients.