Home Safety

Bathroom

Your bathroom can be one of the most high-risk places for potential slips and falls. But by addressing safety measures, you can minimise the risk of falls and ensure a secure and comfortable bathroom experience.

Is there a risk of falling on wet vinyl or tiled flooring?

Non-slip mats, a fitted carpet or carpet tiles could be used. Wet floor areas should be mopped as soon as possible.

Can you access the bath and/or shower safely?

Non-slip rubberised mats are readily available. A grab rail may improve your safety / confidence. If you are unable to bathe safely, you may benefit from further assessment.

Can you get on and off the toilet safely?

A grab rail may be helpful instead of using a radiator or any other bathroom fittings for support. A handy person would be able to install one.

Further Information

For handrails, grab rails or minor adaptations to your home:

Handyperson service in Peterborough:

Contact: 01733 863895

Website: www.peterborough.gov.uk/pin and search for ‘Care and Repair’

Peterborough Handyperson service is run by Care and Repair at Peterborough City Council can assist you to repair, maintain, and adapt your home. The service can also deliver minor aids and adaptations that help to prevent falls and accidents in the home. The service is mainly for small, non-urgent repairs and the scheme uses vetted contractors to undertake the work.

Handyperson service in Cambridgeshire

Contact: 01480 700205

Email: chp@ageukcap.org.uk

Web: www.ageuk.org.uk/cambridgeshireandpeterborough

Cambridgeshire Handyperson Service is run by Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to help with minor alterations, repairs, and DIY for people aged 65 and over and any adult with a disability. Charges may apply for some services.

Safe and Well visit

Contact: 0800 917 9994

Website: Home fire safety (cambsfire.gov.uk)

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service provide free home visits to vulnerable residents where firefighters or specially trained community safety officers can visit your home and provide help and guidance in a variety of areas, including falls prevention and the fitting of grab rails.

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Please note that the information included on this website is not meant to replace the advice of your GP and other health professionals.

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