Homesafe Service

Homesafe service in Hyndburn

What does it do?

Safe and Secure service:

Staff are trained by Lancashire Constabulary to provide crime prevention advice. Officers will carry out:

  • A survey of your home and advise on any necessary security measures to make your home safe and secure.
  • Provide and install security measures to doors and windows if required.
  • If you are over 60 we will provide and install Distraction burglary kits to the front door to help you tackle unscrupulous door to door salesman/cowboy builders.

Fire Safety:

We will make referrals to Lancashire Fire & Rescue service for a FREE fire safety check and installation of smoke alarms.

Falls/Accident Prevention:

If you are over 60 we will carry out an Falls/Accident Prevention survey  which will include inspecting your home to identify any trip, slips or fall hazards and where necessary carry out any essential repair that would prevent a fall/accident e.g. securing loose carpets, securing trailing wires, easing stiff doors, extend your phone wire so that it is nearer to where you sleep etc.

Who it is for?

The whole community of Hyndburn.

Where it is available?

Local service (Hyndburn, Ribble Valley).

What it costs:

This service is free (subject to status)

How to access or apply for it:

See contact details above

Additional information:

HOMEWISE works to deliver high quality services and have achieved  Investor in People and the national Home Improvement Agency Quality Mark standard.

HOMEWISE strives to give a high quality service ensuring that your wishes are paramount and that you are kept fully informed and consulted. Our service will wherever possible be flexible to meet your needs and you may change or cancel this service at any time. Each and every person who comes to HOMEWISE will receive an efficient, caring and professional service, which will be consistent at all times.

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Info last updated:

16/06/2020