Access

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Does anyone in your home have problems getting into your property because of:

Look out for Trips and Falls!

Steps can be leading cause of falls that lead to bumps and bruises, or even more serious injuries if the steps are not well maintained or the person who falls is older. If you are concerned that someone living in your home is at risk of falling because of the steps you should act immediately to reduce the risk.

Steps, slopes and thresholds can all make it harder for someone to get into and out of the property. Sometimes these issues can be easily solved, but other times, such as when there are a lot of steep steps to the front door that can't be changed, it might be time to think about moving to a more accessible home.

Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Access and Adaptations to find out more about the options and solutions available to help.

Look out for Trips and Falls!

Slopes can lead to slips when icy. This can lead to minor bumps and brises, but also more serious injury if the fall is bigger, or if the person who falls is older. If you are concerned that you or someone who lives at your home is at risk of falling you should act immediately to reduce the risk.

Steps, slopes and thresholds can all make it harder for someone to get into out of the property. Sometimes these issues can be easily solved, but other times, such as when there are a lot of steep steps to the front door that can't be changed, it might be time to think about moving to a more accessible home.

Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Access and Adaptations to find out more about the options and solutions available to help.

Look out for Trips and Falls!

Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Access and Adaptations to find out more about the options and solutions available to help.

Does anyone living in your home have problems getting around the home due to:

Simple adaptations to your home may enable easier access into and around your home.

Adaptations, equipment and aids can help you to stay safe by reducing the likelihood of falls and accidents around the home, and enabling easier access.

Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Access and Adaptations to find out more about the options and solutions available to help.

Connect to Support Lincolnshire provides information and advice about services and support to help people stay independent in their home. Check out the Connect to Support information on Housing and Independence at Home to find out more about staying safe at home.

Simple adaptations to your home may enable easier access into and around your home.

Adaptations, equipment and aids can help you to stay safe by reducing the likelihood of falls and accidents around the home, and enabling easier access.

Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Access and Adaptations to find out more about the options and solutions available to help.

Simple adaptations to your home may enable easier access into and around your home.

Adaptations, equipment and aids can help you to stay safe by reducing the likelihood of falls and accidents around the home, and enabling easier access.

Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Access and Adaptations to find out more about the options and solutions available to help.

Look out!

Clutter can lead to trips and falls, increase the risk of a fire or attract pests into your home. Everyone should be aware of the dangers in the home so that accidents can be avoided.

Clutter can also be a sign of hoarding, especially when someone is reluctant or unable to get rid of items - even if the clutter is making it difficult get around the house and keep it clean, or affecting their work, personal hygiene and relationships.

Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Common Hazards for more information about the risks a cluttered home can cause.

Hoarding and hoarding disorders

NHS.uk provides information about hoarding, hoarding disorder and what to do if you think someone may be hoarding.

Visit Hoarding disorder - NHS (www.nhs.uk) for more information about hoarding and hoarding disorders.

Simple repairs and adaptations to your home may enable easier access into and around your home. Adaptations, equipment and aids can help you to stay safe by reducing the likelihood of falls and accidents around the home, and enabling easier access.

Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Access and Adaptations to find out more about the options and solutions available to help.

As we age or our needs change it can be more difficult to get around the home or access different room and facilities. Sometimes homes can be adapted to change the layout and make it easier to get around, but other times, such as when there are steep stairs that can't be changed, it might be time to think about moving to a more accessible home.

Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Access and Adaptations to find out more about the options and solutions available to help.

Does anyone living in your home have problems accessing any of these rooms?

Simple adaptations to your home may enable easier access into and around your home.

Adaptations, equipment and aids can help you to stay safe by reducing the likelihood of falls and accidents around the home, and enabling easier access.

Sometimes homes can be adapted to change the layout and make it easier to get around, but other times, such as when there are steep stairs that can't be changed, it might be time to think about moving to a more accessible home.