Accident Prevention

What does the service provide?

The Accident Prevention scheme aims to help older people in danger of having accidents, such as falls, in their own homes.

Once you are accepted to the scheme our Accident Prevention Handyperson will make an appointment to visit your home. He will complete a basic safety assessment and carry out any work that can be done at the time. This includes:

fitting grab rails in bathrooms, in toilets, at front and back doors
making carpets safe
making telephone cables safe.

If thought necessary a referral will be made to other agencies.

We are sorry, we do not do stair rails or exterior handrails along paths or sloping ramps - this can be done by social services.

Eligibility

People aged 60+
Harrow residents only

Referrals can also be made by a carer, relative, friend or neighbour worried about an older person falling, as well as by professional workers.

No Charge

There is no charge for either materials or labour. Donations, though, are welcome.

Who do I contact?

For further information call us on 020 8861 7980 or call into the Age Concern Harrow Office. You are also welcome to write to us (Our contact details).