'Waddle Like a Penguin' Guidance to Avoid Falls in Icy Weather Re-Issued by NHS

'Waddle like a penguin' guidance to avoid falls in icy weather re-issued by NHS

The health service says that walking like a penguin helps keep your centre of gravity over your feet, reducing the risk of falls that can lead to serious injuries, especially in older people.

Waddle Like a Penguin: NHSGGC’s Winter Safety Reminder to Prevent Slips, Falls and A&E Trips

As temperatures begin to drop across Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS staff are reminding everyone of a simple but effective way to avoid slips and falls during icy conditions, waddle like a penguin! The technique, which went viral in previous winters, is back for 2025 as part of NHSGGC’s winter campaign. Walking like a penguin…  Continue reading >Waddle Like a Penguin: NHSGGC’s Winter Safety Reminder to Prevent Slips, Falls and A&E Trips The post…