Stay Safe for Older People - a free information and resource website

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Stay Safe for Older People is a free information and resource website signposting older people and their family, friends and carers, to the wealth of expert advice and support under one umbrella site. The contents of this continually updated site aims to help older people stay safe, remain healthy and prevent avoidable hospital admissions resulting from accidents in the home environment.

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Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy

Home safety
Managing medication

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Advice should Things go Wrong

Emergency numbers
First Aid
Support lines and organisations

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Staying in touch, avoiding Scams & Fraud

Avoiding loneliness
Staying connected
Frauds, Scams and Hoaxes
Hoarding

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Blog Articles:

7 essential first aid skills that all carers should know

by Emma Hammett | Uncategorized

These days, many of us have caring roles, both personally and professionally. There has been much talk in the press about the ‘sandwich generation’, where people in their 30s and 40s are now not only caring for their children but are caring for elderly parents too....

Covid vaccines – all you need to know

by Emma Hammett | Covid-19, News, Uncategorized

Throughout lockdown First Aid for Life will run as normal, holding both practical and online First Aid courses. Our team are still here for you and we will support you as you need. As a registered nurse in the midst of this crisis, I wanted to do my bit to help. The...

4 Key Risks for the Elderly to Avoid During Winter Months

by Emma Hammett | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy, Social Problems: elder abuse and loneliness, Uncategorized

As we head into the colder months of the year, the risks that elderly people face can rise significantly. Whether it is closely linked to the weather, or as a consequence of other factors, we need to be aware of these risks and do what we can to help to protect our...