Home safety & security

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Making you safer in your home

Our handyperson services fit security and safety measures like door chains and smoke alarms in thousands of homes across the UK. They also do small repairs and minor adaptations.

Distraction burglaries

Detective Superintendent Simon Lawrence from the Metropolitan Police talks about how we can avoid falling victim to distraction burglaries over the winter months.

More saftey & security features

Distraction burglaries
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Crime prevention

How to protect yourself inside and outside, including scams, identity theft and what to do if you are affected by crime.

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Bogus callers

Bogus callers trick their way into people’s homes to steal money and valuables. Follow our advice and stay safe when people call.

Personal alarms

At the press of a button, a personal alarm gives you the reassurance that help is available.
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Home safety

Simple steps to staying safe

Electric blankets cause more than 5‚000 house fires a year and gas and fire can quickly kill. Here's how to stay safe.



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Preparing for bad weather

How to prepare your home for a winter freeze and stormy weather.

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Noise and neighbour nuisance

How to deal with anti-social behaviour in housing and how the law sees it.

We are grateful for the generous support of Dr Naim Dangoor CBE
and The Exilarch's Foundation

Your Age UK

Set your location to see what Age UK offers in your local area.

Age UK Advice:
0800 169 6565
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Are you entitled to more money?

Use our benefits calculator to find out what else you may be able to claim.

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Aids for the home

We have a variety of aids to help you feel safe and move around with ease at home, including stairlifts, personal alarms, bath lifts and assistive furniture.

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