
Crime prevention
By taking a few simple, and often inexpensive, precautions you can minimise your risk of being targeted.
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By taking a few simple, and often inexpensive, precautions you can minimise your risk of being targeted.
Take steps to protect yourself from fire and carbon monoxide poisoning and keep your applicances safe.
We run handyperson services locally to help older people with small practical jobs around the home.
Find out if you’re in a high-risk area and how to keep yourself, your home and your valuables safe.
We offer support through our free advice line on 0800 678 1602. Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year. We also have specialist advisers at over 140 local Age UKs.
Last updated: Apr 20 2021