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All home safety articles

Anti-social behaviour can range from dropping litter to serious harassment. It can have a major negative effect on your health and your quality of life.

Things to look out for to keep your home and belongings safe

Emollients are a type of moisturiser used to help treat skin conditions. They are flammable so here’s some tips on how to use them safely.

Many house fires can be prevented by following these simple steps.

Tips on how to be gas safe at home and when travelling

There are grants available to help pay for changes to your home (adaptations) and equipment to help you live independently and comfortably at home for longer

Simple steps to make your home safer.

Neighbourhood Watches are ran by volunteers to help make sure the area remains safe and to prevent crime. There may be a Neighbourhood Watch in your local area.

a helpful list of equipment and aids that you can buy to help make life easier.

There are many ways that you can deal with crime or community safety issues. This section explains some of these, giving contact details of those who can help.