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:

When to dial 999 and, crucially, when to seek help elsewhere.

by Emma Hammett | Uncategorized

Our emergency services are there for when we are at our most vulnerable, to help with life-threatening emergencies. Sometimes it can be difficult to judge and some people also wrongly believe that you get priority treatment arriving by ambulance. This is absolutely...

The latest scams to be aware of and avoid this December

by Emma Hammett | Uncategorized

N T S S C A M A L E R T 10th December 2018 NTS Scams Team, updating you on the world of scams in the UK. Online scams Consumers warned to stay away from counterfeit goods this Christmas 3rd December 2018 Christmas shoppers have been urged to be vigilant about...

Warning from fire chiefs – wheat bags can kill if used incorrectly

by Emma Hammett | Uncategorized

Cosy wheat bag presents are popular presents at this time of year, but can be lethal if you don't follow the instructions properly. At this time of year, a warming wheat bag can be a soothing solution to winter chills and stiff aching joints and muscles. Wheat bags...