Living safe and well at home

Staying healthy at home is a good way of maintaining your independence and sense of wellbeing. Whether you have care needs, a disability, or need support into older age, it is important that people can continue to lead active and fulfilling lives, while remaining safe and secure at home.

Why does this matter?

Living safe and well at home is important for ensuring independence and helping to reduce hospital admissions. Falls at home are a major reason for older people being admitted to hospital, and in many cases can be avoided through home-based strength and balance exercises, as well as small home adaptations.

Having access to the right services, support, equipment, and technology, at the right time, can help us all to live and age well. Living in a home that meets your needs is also important in terms of ensuring warmth, accessibility and mobility.

Simple equipment and small adaptations to your home up to the value of £1,000 free of charge that can help you with daily living, such as getting dressed or using the toilet.
Telecare, are 24-hour monitoring systems that can help you stay safe in your own home. You wear a pendant with a button that you press to call for help.
Benefits checks and financial advice can help you make the most of your money and plan for the future.
Voluntary organisations can offer further information and advice and run a range of activities for all ages and interests.
Local community and neighbourhood groups may be able to offer practical help around the home or help you with shopping or gardening.
Local libraries offer something for everyone, whether you just want to access the internet or want to join a reading group.
Parks and sports and leisure centres are a great place to keep active and socialise.

Read more abut staying healthy on Live Well - NHS.