These contacts can help you make your home safer and reduce the risk of falls. From home safety checks to equipment advice, you’ll find support to help you stay confident and independent at home.

Please find below useful links, relevant resources and contact information. All links open in a new window and may include links to websites, videos, and PDF files for downloading and printing.

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Home Adaptations

Contact your local Handyperson Service for support with minor adaptations such as additional handrails:

Cheshire East Handyperson Service: Orbitas
Cheshire West and Chester Handyperson Service: Homekey+

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Managing at Home - Cheshire East

For further assessment, if you are struggling to manage around your home, request an assessment from Adult Social Care by calling 0300 123 5010.

For more information on Social Care Assessments, view social care assessments website
Visit the Choices for Care webpage to complete an online form and identify the support you may need

Managing at Home - Cheshire West and Chester

For information about Adult Social Care and eligibility, view the social care assessments website or telephone the Community Access Team on 0300 123 7034.

Complete a Self-Assessment to establish your support needs, and submit your answers to the Community Access Team for a callback. If you feel you are struggling to manage at home due to changes in your mobility, contact your GP surgery and ask to be referred for assessment for rehabilitation.

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Fire Safety

To schedule a home fire safety check with Cheshire Fire & Rescue, complete an online request form.

Download the Cheshire Fire & Rescue Safe and Well Booklet for more information about reducing the risk of fire in your home at Cheshire Fire & Rescue Safe and Well Booklet

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Sensory Support

Cheshire East Live Well: Sight loss local support services
Cheshire West and Chester: Sensory impairment information

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Falls Prevention Information

Home adaptations, care services and equipment - NHS
Identifying hazards at home - NHS Inform
Preventing falls in your home: a room-by-room guide - RoSPA
RoSPA - Fall prevention resources
Avoiding falls within your home - RoSPA
Preventing falls in your home: a guide to safety aids - RoSPA
Preventing falls checklist - RoSPA
Avoiding falls out and about - RoSPA

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Age UK

Information and Advice
Find Services and Support
Age UK Advice Line / 0800 678 1602 (Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year)
Information guides and factsheets
Make your Home safer - Age UK
Home safety and security - Age UK

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Other Useful Links

RNIB - Vision and eye health
RNIB - Practical and emotional support
RNID - Information and support
RNID - Online Hearing Check

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More on this website

Visit our Information and Advice section
Visit our Staying Active section
Visit our Home Safety section
Visit our Help and Contacts section 
Start your online Self-Assessment

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