Every year many deaths are caused by accidents and incidents in the home.
Many more are caused by inefficient heating, poor insulation, house fires, carbon monoxide poisoning and other causes.
Safer Homes scheme
We work in partnership with NHS Cambridgeshire and Age Concern to operate the Safer Homes Scheme. This aims to make the homes of older people safer and more secure.
The scheme can carry out work including:
- fitting lightbulbs
- installing grab-rails, second banister rails and half-steps
- securing mats and carpets
- installing smoke alarms and window locks
- making trailing wires safe
Unfortunately the scheme cannot help with repairs or decorating.
The service is provided for free, although donations to Age Concern Cambridgeshire are gratefully received in recognition of the charity's contribution to the Safer Homes scheme.
For more information please telephone 01223 506061.
