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Keeping safe at home- useful resources
Find other useful organisations and resources to help keep safe at home while living with dementia.
- Keeping safe at home
- Using technology and making changes to your home
- Staying safe and secure at home
- Keeping safe: electricity, heating and water
- Keeping safe: fire, cooking and kitchens
- Keeping safe: stairs and keeping steady
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Keeping safe at home
Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC)
0121 711 5030 (main switchboard)
APHC is a professional body that can give you the details of a qualified plumber or heating engineer in your area.
British Healthcare Trades Association
020 7702 2141
The British Healthcare Trades Association is a membership association for companies that make equipment and assistive technology for people with health conditions.
Gas Safe Register
0800 408 5500
Gas Safe Register is the official register of qualified and safe gas engineers.
GOV.UK (apply for a community alarm in your area)
www.gov.uk/apply-for-community-alarm
National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC)
0333 015 6625
NICEIC is the professional body for the electrical industry. They can put you in touch with a registered electrician in your area.
Neighbourhood Watch
0116 402 6111
Neighbourhood Watch is a social movement that aims to build safer communities. The website can give you details of the local Neighbourhood Watch scheme in your area.
Royal College of Occupational Therapists
020 3141 4600 (general enquiries)
Royal College of Occupational Therapists is the professional body for occupational therapists. They can put you in touch with a qualified occupational therapist in your area.
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
0121 248 2000
ROSPA is a charity that works to reduce accidents by campaigning to change attitudes and legislation. They provide information on how to reduce accidents around the home.
UK Fire Service
UK Fire service has information on fire safety in the home.
Review details
Last reviewed: August 2020
Next review due: August 2023
Our information is based on evidence and need, and is regularly updated using quality-controlled processes. It is reviewed by experts in health and social care and people affected by dementia.
Reviewed by: Professor Dame Louise Robinson, Regius Professor of Ageing, academic GP and Professor of Primary Care and Ageing at Newcastle University
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