Safety at home

How to reduce trips and falls

How to reduce your chances of a trip or fall by following simple guidelines

Find out here about the safety of gas appliances, and the warning signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning

Help and advice about how to look after yourself and those around you when the temperature drops in the winter

Find out your rights and responsibilities where gas safety is concerned as a homeowner, tenant, landlord or gas installer

Long periods of hot and dry weather can lead to health problems for those who are vulnerable, but there are ways to deal with heat

Find out how the quality of drinking water is maintained, who to contact if you are worried about it and how your local council can help

Find out what to do if you discover asbestos in your home, and how your local council can help

Ways to protect yourself from theft both inside and outside your home

Advice on reducing the risk of becoming a victim of bogus caller crime

Hints, tips and practical advice on making sure your child stays safe from fire in the home

Discover some simple food hygiene tips to help prevent food poisoning

Information on the safe use of harmful substances that may be in your home, and what to do if an accident happens