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Older man looking out of his front doorLiving independently at home

These publications help you to ensure your home meets your needs in terms of safety, comfort and convenience.

You can download them as PDFs. Many of the leaflets are also available as plain text documents or as web pages.

On this page:
Equipment for daily living
There is a range of aids and gadgets available to make daily tasks easier for disabled people.
Equipment for daily living: PDF version
Equipment for daily living: Plain text version
Equipment for daily living: Web version

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Fire
Be aware of fire hazards and take precautions to prevent fires in your home.
Fire: PDF version
Fire: Plain text version
Related pages: Handyan: secure your home

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Home repairs and improvements
Find out what help you could get to repair, improve and adapt your home, whether you own or rent it.
Home repairs and improvements: PDF version
Home repairs and improvements: Plain text version
Home repairs and improvements: Web version
Related pages: Equipment for daily living

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Home safety checker
Identify safety risks around the home so that you can avoid accidents.
Home safety checker: PDF version
Home safety checker: Plain text version

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Staying active and independent
Stay fit, mobile and independent, get advice for drivers and learn about ways to get around without a car.
Staying active and independent: PDF version
Staying active and independent: Plain text version
Related pages: Seniormobility

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Protecting yourself
Make sure your decisions are respected and you are not mistreated or abused with regard to your finances or personal care.
Protecting yourself: PDF version
Related pages: Bogus callers; Recognising elder abuse

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Your safety
More accidents happen in the home than anywhere else. Make your home and garden safer.
Your safety: PDF version
Your safety: Plain text version

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Your security
Reduce your chances of being a victim of crime and make your home feel more secure.
Your security: PDF version
Your security: Plain text version
Related pages: Handyvan: secure your home

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