Staying Safe

Feeling and staying safe is important for maintaining independence.

The Information & Advice Team can provide advice on safety, whether inside or outside your home, call us on 020 8861 7980.

Free Smoke Alarms For Over 60's

There are not many things in life that you can guarantee so it is important to do as much as possible to protect yourself and your family.

A smoke alarm that is correctly fitted will give you that extra peace of mind. It is a necessary warning device that will give you and your family enough time to be alerted to the fact that there is real danger in your home.

Fitting a smoke alarm is a "must-have" for every home.

Age Concern Harrow is working in conjunction with the London Fire Brigade in the Borough of Harrow to make your home safer and to perhaps save your life or that of your neighbour.

All the smoke alarms that are fitted have a guarantee of ten years; this means there is no worrying about the battery needing to be changed over the next few years.

For extra peace of mind a full safety check is carried out at the time of the fitting. All of this is carried out for free.

To find out how to get your free Smoke Alarm and safety check please contact Age Concern Harrow on 020 8861 7995.

Free Electric Blanket Testing

Your old electric blanket could be dangerous. In 2006 a staggering 40% of electric blankets tested by Brent and Harrow Trading Standards Service failed.

Brent and Harrow Trading Standards Service will be holding two free electric blanket testing days in Harrow:

24th September - Harrow Leisure Centre, Christchurch Avenue
25th September - Pinner Village Hall, Chapel Lane, Pinner

Visitors are encouraged to avoid delay by pre-booking an appointment on 020 8937 5555 (option 2) between 9.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Age Concern Harrow will also be attending the above sessions.

Crime Prevention

Crime Prevention Panel Run by the Metropolitan Police - call 020 8424 0203, provides advice on safety for residents in their own homes.

Age Concern's Crime Prevention Factsheet.

Emergency Alarms

The Age Concern Aid Call service provides you with a pendant to wear round your neck or wrist. It has a button you can press if you need urgent assistance.

Avoiding Trips and Falls

Age Concern Harrow's Accident Prevention Scheme can provide an assessment and advice on aids and adaptations that will help you to live safely at home.

Age Concern Harrow's Healthy Living Project gives talks about avoiding trips and falls, to community groups.

The Government is encouraging services that will reduce falls and the NHS has produced a leaflet "Avoid slips, trips and broken hips" which can be ordered by phoning 0870 1502 500.