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Ensuring fire safety in your home is very important, 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 very important, 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.
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.
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.
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 clear path to exit your home quickly.
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.
Contact your local fire brigade for a home fire safety check and help installing smoke alarms.
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For a fire home 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.
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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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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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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
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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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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Fire safety tips at home - Age UK
Tips for making your home fire safe - RoSPA (video)
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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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Please note that the advice contained on this website is not intended to replace the advice of your GP or other health professional