Safety for older people

Unfortunately older people are more likely to be victims of fire.  Many older people live on their own and have reduced mobility, which makes it harder to escape from a fire.

As one of our  fastest growing vulnerable groups, we support older people either at home, in sheltered accommodation, or in residential  homes, to reduce their risk of death or injury from fire.

If you are an older person or have an elderly friend or relative there are many ways you can reduce your or their risk of fire. Read about:

• kitchen safety as the kitchen is where most fires occur. 

• electric blankets

• portable heaters 

• Smoking, especially when combined with tiredness or underlying health problems, increases and elderly person's risk of fire.

• the dangers of carbon monoxide associated with lack of ventilation or poorly maintained gas appliances

• book a free home fire safety visit where we can fit the number of smoke alarms required for free and help you plan your escape route

• fire prevention for other information on fire safety

Do you have grandchildren? Remember the dangers of children playing with matches and lighters.