The home is the most common location for an accident to happen. Our Health & Wellbeing service provides Home Safety Advice and information to help our residents identify and reduce the risks posed by hazards in the home and garden.
As we get older we are more likely to have an accident in our home. Approximately 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 suffer from falls each year, the majority of which are preventable. The Council offers advice for the Over 65s to help prevent accidents in the home. If you are over 65, you can also request a free home safety assessment from our Home Safety Officer.
To book a safety assessment for your home or if you have a more specific question on home safety you can ask Tom, our Home Safety Officer.