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Keeping Safe

It's important that you keep safe as you get older. You may need to take extra precautions in your home and when you're out and about.
 
For more information click on the links below
 
 

A guide to keeping safe in Sheffield

We're currently working on a guide which will have lots of information about how to keep yourself safe in Sheffield. It’s now available from your doctor's surgery, local library, our First Point ‘one stop shops’ throughout Sheffield and many more places!

Preventing accidents in your home

As you get older you may become unsteady on your feet and the risk of falling may increase. There are things that you can do to reduce this risk.
 
If you have a fall at home you need to tell someone as soon as possible. Visit your doctor or nurse and let them know what's happened.
 
You can find more information from
 
 

Feeling safe in Sheffield

Whether you feel safe or not in Sheffield it's always a good idea to take precautions to reduce risks. Some of these could be
 
  • reducing the risk of fire in your home
  • stopping bogus callers from entering your home
  • securing your home (windows and doors)
  • thinking about what you take out and about with you
  • having peace of mind.
 
You can find more help and advice from
 
 
If you're a victim of crime you must call the police straight away.
 

Keeping safe from abuse in Sheffield

There are many forms of abuse that could happen to you or someone you know. We have lots of useful information and contacts for safeguarding adults. You can also call
 
  • our Adult Access Team on (0114) 273 4908
  • South Yorkshire Police on (0114) 220 2020
  • Action on Elder Abuse’s helpline 0808 808 8141.
 

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