Good For The Sole

Bin sloppy slippers and non-grip shoes, advises podiatrist Lorraine Jones. A third of over-65s fall each year while icy tumbles cause almost 3,000 hospital admissions every winter. “Wear slippers that enclose the feet with Velcro fastenings and non-slip soles – and outdoor footwear with thick, rubber, soles and secure fastenings,” she says.