Home Safety

Ensuring fire safety in your home is crucial, not only for preventing fires but also for reducing the risk of falls. These key considerations and tips will create a safer home environment.

Ensuring fire safety in your home is crucial, not only for preventing fires but also for reducing the risk of falls.

Here are some key considerations and tips to keep both you and your home safe: 

• Smoke alarms: Do you have working smoke alarms in the correct places in your home? Smoke alarms are vital for early detection of fires. Ensure you have them installed on every floor of your home, especially in hallways and near bedrooms. Test them regularly to make sure they are in good working condition.
• Fire home safety check: Consider a safety check from your local fire brigade. Many fire departments offer this service. During a home safety check, experts will provide valuable safety advice, make recommendations, and even install and test smoke alarms if needed.
• Clear escape routes: To reduce the risk of falls during an emergency, make sure your escape routes are clear. Keep hallways and staircases free from clutter and obstacles. In the event of a fire, you'll need a safe and unobstructed path to exit your home quickly.
• Fire prevention: Take measures to prevent fires in your home. Avoid overloading electrical sockets, keep flammable materials away from heat sources, and be cautious with cooking appliances.

By addressing fire safety concerns and following these tips, you can not only reduce the risk of fires but also create a safer home environment that minimises the chances of falls.

Contact your local fire brigade for a fire home safety check, and help with installing smoke alarms.

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Useful Links and Contacts

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Home Assessments

For further assessment, if you are struggling to manage around your home, contact North Yorkshire Council Adult Health and Social Care.

Telephone: 03001312131
Website: www.northyorks.gov.uk

www.northyorks.gov.uk

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Hearing Support Services

Visit the South Tees NHS website for more information about hearing support services and help with sight loss. 

Hearing Support Services: Visit website
Help with sigh loss: visit website

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North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Would you like free fire safety advice at home?

Telephone: 01609 780150
Website: www.northyorksfire.gov.uk

www.northyorksfire.gov.uk

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Personal alarm pedants

Reach & Respond provides a range of services to help you stay happy, healthy and independent in your own home.

Telephone: 0333 370 1234
Website: www.reachandrespond.co.uk 

www.reachandrespond.co.uk  

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NRS Telecare

Reach & Respond provides a range of services to help you stay happy, healthy and independent in your own home.

Telephone: 0333 370 1234
Website: www.reachandrespond.co.uk 

www.reachandrespond.co.uk  

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Assistive Technology

For assistive technology across the North Yorkshire Council area, contact NRS Telecare.

NRS Telecare: 01904 221473
North Yorkshire Council: 03001312131

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Richmondshire Lifeline

Sheltered housing, lifeline and telecare provided by Richmondshire District Council.

Telephone: 01748 901147
Website: visit website 

Find out more

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