Services to help keep you safer

Find local services and support that help protect adults from harm.

There are many local services that can help protect you from harm, accidents or abuse; both at home and when you’re out and about in your community.

Staying safe at home

Fire safety advice

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue offers practical advice on preventing fires at home.

Fire safety information

You can also request a free home safety visit.

Request a home safety visit

Technology enabled care

There are lots of gadgets and devices that can help prevent falls and accidents at home.

More information on technology enabled care

City Wide Care Alarms

If you're at risk of falling, a personal alarm could help you get support quickly in an emergency. 

More information on care alarms

Crime prevention advice 

South Yorkshire Police offers tips to help you protect your home and belongings.

South Yorkshire Police: Crime prevention advice

Staying safe in your community

The Herbert Protocol

If someone with dementia goes missing, this scheme helps the police find them quickly. You can fill in a form with key details to keep ready in case of emergency. 

South Yorkshire Police: Herbert Protocol form for people with dementia at risk of going missing

Sheffield Safe Places

This scheme supports adults who feel vulnerable when out in public. 

If you’re lost, unwell or frightened, you can go into a registered Safe Place for help.

Safe Places National Network: Sheffield Member Scheme

Not Born Yesterday campaign

This campaign protects vulnerable people from scams and rogue traders. 

Trading Standards

Scam advice from Age UK 

Age UK has clear advice on how to spot scams and what to do if you’ve been targeted. 

Age UK: Scams and fraud