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6 min readA room-by-room home safety check
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains a room-by-room home safety check in clear, simple language.
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6 min readBetter lighting for stairs and hallways
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains better lighting for stairs and hallways in clear, simple language.
Guide 3 of 30
6 min readHow to reduce bathroom slip risks
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains how to reduce bathroom slip risks in clear, simple language.
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6 min readSmall kitchen changes that make cooking easier
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains small kitchen changes that make cooking easier in clear, simple language.
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6 min readChoosing a reliable grab rail installer
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains choosing a reliable grab rail installer in clear, simple language.
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6 min readHow to make a bedroom safer at night
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains how to make a bedroom safer at night in clear, simple language.
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6 min readA simple plan for decluttering without exhaustion
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains a simple plan for decluttering without exhaustion in clear, simple language.
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6 min readHow to prepare your home for a heatwave
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains how to prepare your home for a heatwave in clear, simple language.
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6 min readKeeping warm while managing energy costs
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains keeping warm while managing energy costs in clear, simple language.
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6 min readSmoke and carbon monoxide alarm checks
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains smoke and carbon monoxide alarm checks in clear, simple language.
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6 min readWhat to include in a home emergency box
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains what to include in a home emergency box in clear, simple language.
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6 min readHow to choose a personal alarm service
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains how to choose a personal alarm service in clear, simple language.
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6 min readDoor security without making daily life difficult
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains door security without making daily life difficult in clear, simple language.
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6 min readA practical guide to non-slip flooring
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains a practical guide to non-slip flooring in clear, simple language.
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6 min readHow to organise medicines at home
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains how to organise medicines at home in clear, simple language.
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6 min readEasy-reach storage ideas for a safer kitchen
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains easy-reach storage ideas for a safer kitchen in clear, simple language.
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6 min readQuestions to ask a home-care provider
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains questions to ask a home-care provider in clear, simple language.
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6 min readHow to prepare for a power cut
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains how to prepare for a power cut in clear, simple language.
Guide 19 of 30
6 min readMaking a garden easier to maintain
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains making a garden easier to maintain in clear, simple language.
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6 min readChoosing a lightweight vacuum cleaner
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains choosing a lightweight vacuum cleaner in clear, simple language.
Guide 21 of 30
6 min readHow to prevent damp and mould
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains how to prevent damp and mould in clear, simple language.
Guide 22 of 30
6 min readA checklist before hiring a tradesperson
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains a checklist before hiring a tradesperson in clear, simple language.
Guide 23 of 30
6 min readHow to make space for a walking frame
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains how to make space for a walking frame in clear, simple language.
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6 min readSimple ways to reduce noise at home
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains simple ways to reduce noise at home in clear, simple language.
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6 min readPlanning a move to a smaller home
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains planning a move to a smaller home in clear, simple language.
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6 min readWhat to photograph for a home insurance record
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains what to photograph for a home insurance record in clear, simple language.
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6 min readHow to label switches and household controls
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains how to label switches and household controls in clear, simple language.
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6 min readA calm weekly home-maintenance routine
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains a calm weekly home-maintenance routine in clear, simple language.
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6 min readPreparing a guest room for visiting grandchildren
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains preparing a guest room for visiting grandchildren in clear, simple language.
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6 min readWhen to ask for an occupational therapy home assessment
Small, realistic changes that can make everyday life safer and easier. This guide explains when to ask for an occupational therapy home assessment in clear, simple language.