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By recognising and addressing potential fall hazards at home, you can significantly reduce the risk of falls, accidents and injuries. We'll help you spot common causes, and discover easy ways to make your home safer.
By recognising and addressing potential fall hazards at home, you can significantly reduce the risk of falls, accidents and injuries. We'll help you spot common causes, and discover easy ways to make your home safer.
Here are some tips to help you spot hazards and reduce falls risk in your living room:
Are there castors under your chairs that make them slide when you're trying to get up? While castors make furniture easier to move, they can be risky. Consider removing them or replacing them with cup-shaped carpet savers to prevent unwanted chair movement
Can you get in and out of your chair comfortably? If your chair is too high or too low, it may make sitting or standing more difficult, and increase your risk of falls. Adjust the chair's height if needed or consider swapping it with one that suits you better
Do you have to lean or reach to open windows or curtains because furniture is in the way? This can be a tripping hazard. Ask for assistance to rearrange your furniture, making sure that windows and curtains are easily accessible
Do you have objects or furniture on the floor which may block your pathway when walking around the room? This can make walking more difficult if having to step around things and poses a trip hazard. Make sure you create enough space to walk around freely
Creating a safe living room environment is essential for preventing falls and ensuring your comfort. If you need further assistance or information, consider reaching out to local resources such as social services, or the fire brigade.
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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Home adaptations, care services and equipment - NHS
Identifying hazards at home - NHS Inform
Preventing falls in your home: a room-by-room guide (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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Help and Contacts
Please note that the advice contained on this website is not intended to replace the advice of your GP or other health professional