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Carers and Social Workers

Carers and Social Workers

If you are caring for, or supporting, somebody, there may be additional fire risks that you have not considered. See our specific advice below to ensure that you can keep them as safe as possible. 

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Caring for smokers

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Caring for an emollient user

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Home Oxygen and fire safety

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Pressure relieving devices

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Medicines and fire safety

Quick links

Home Fire Safety Check

Use the online home safety check tool to carry out your own home fire risk assessment and create a personalised action plan, for free.

Seasonal safety

Heating, decorations, cooking indoors and barbecuing outdoors – the different seasons bring different dangers. Learn how to stay safe.