Staying Safe All security: home and vehicle articles

All security: home and vehicle articles

People who call at your home unexpectedly or call you on the telephone might not always be who they say they are.

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

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.

Home security is the best way to reduce your chances of being burgled. Some basic tips are listed in this section. Many of them are common sense, but they could make all the difference to the safety of your home.

A lot of crime is against cars, motorbikes and bicycles; either the theft of them, or from them. Most of this crime can be prevented by following some simple tips, which are detailed in this section.

This article explains the housing and support services that are available for people with a learning disability or autism.

Severe or extreme weather can include: high winds, thunderstorms, ice, snow, lightning, heavy rain and extreme heat or fog. This can cause problems with travelling, flooding, power cuts, loss of water supply, damage to property and injuries. When there are weather warnings in place there are a few things that you can do to protect yourself and others.