Advice for older people

Unfortunately the majority of fire deaths in the home involve older people. Many older people live alone and have reduced mobility, which makes it harder to escape from a fire.

Tips for older people

• Visit the other areas of this website, explaining how you can make your home safer.
• Visit your local Citizens Advice Bureau or branch of Age Concern to find out about local voluntary groups that can also help.
• Make an escape plan, think about how you can get out of your home and make sure the way out isn’t blocked.
• If you live in sheltered accommodation or a residential home, ask your landlord or warden to explain the safety plans for the premises and make sure you know your nearest route to safety.

See related links for useful websites you can visit for further information and fire safety tips, as well as finding information on mobility, visual or hearing difficulties.