Practical advice & information about how to safely use stairs

Information and advice covering smoke alarms, kitchen safety, pan fires, electric plugs cables & blankets, portable heaters, lights, furniture, cigarettes and candles. Explanation of what to do if a fire starts, and advice on doing a home fire safety chec

Information & advice about fire safety in the kitchen. Cookers, microwaves, electrics, & fire safety equipment are covered, as is treatment of minor burns & what to do if there is a pan fire.

The Master Locksmiths Association is the professional body of locksmiths. Their website will help you to find a licensed locksmith in your area. You can also download a document entitled ‘Guidelines for Minimum Security Requirements for Domestic Propert

Neighbourhood & Home Watch is a voluntary network of schemes where neighbours come together, along with the police and local partners, to build safe and friendly communities. This website can help you to find the local scheme nearest to you. You can also

The TSA website has information on the telecare (community alarm, lifeline or careline) industry in the UK and the services it currently provides to individual users. You can search their website to find service providers in your local area.

A core activity of Action on Elder Abuse is the provision of a helpline (Elder Abuse Response – 080 8808 8141), which operates from 10.00 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday. The helpline is confidential and provides information and emotional support in Engl

It is important for us all to be aware of possible fire hazards around the home and to take sensible precautions to protect ourselves and our homes. This leaflet gives you advice on how to do it.