Stay Safe
Stay Safe (Previously called Accident Prvention)
The project has been in existence for over 5 years and provides practical help in preventing accidents and particularly falls in older people in the following ways:
Advice booklet called "FALLS" and how you can avoid them". A new issue has just been published and we are looking for people having contact with older people to help in distribution.
Talks/presentations on accident prevention, crime prevention, general safety and the work of Age Concern Dudley delivered to groups, luncheon clubs or organisations.
Handyman scheme whereby small aids and adaptations, e.g. grab rails, additional stair rails, bathing aids etc. can be arranged.
Upgrade of security, fitting of window locks, door chains, door viewers etc. arranged in areas where crime is prevalent or the occupier is particularly vulnerable.
Fitting of smoke alarms and
Small Tasks Pilot Scheme
A team of volunteers will undertake small D.I.Y jobs, e.g fitting shelves, changing light bulbs, changing curtains, draft proofing doors etc. within the household where the occupant is no longer able to do them themselves or do not have anyone to assist.
Keep Well, Keep Safe Week and Electric Blanket Testing Week
Look out for both these events which will be held in October 2009. Details will be published in the Dudley free newspapers during late September/early October 2009.
All the above facilities are free of charge and not means tested in anyway, so for further details, contact Debbie Kelleher, Age Concern Dudley on 01384 355941 or email:
staysafe@ageconcerndudley.org.uk