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Fire Safety in the Home - Self Assessment:
A new online fire safety quiz has been launched by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to support people to stay safe at home – and potentially save lives.
The ‘Fire Safety in the Home - Self Assessment’ survey asks a series of simple questions and then automatically generates a home fire safety report. To complete a self assessment please visit the following website: www.firescotland.gov.uk/your-safety/online-hfsv-checker.aspx
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - Make the Call
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's new campaign is aimed at preventing further deaths in homes across Scotland.
The call to action is aimed at carers, family, friends and neighbours of people that may be at greatest risk of fire and they are encouraged to Make the Call - help save a life by putting those at risk in touch with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for a free Home Fire Safety Visit or advice from their local station.
For more information, please visit one of the following links:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ScottishFireAndRescueService/videos/2745983568856834/
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvhjJsEkNjM
Twitter - https://twitter.com/fire_scot/status/1263745692587130882?s=20
Fire Safety Check:
You may benefit from having a fire safety check if you have not had one recently. Strathclyde Fire and Rescue carry out free home fire safety visits and fit smoke alarms free of charge if required.
This can be arranged through Fire Scotland by calling their community safety free phone helpline on 0800 0731 999 or texting Check to 61611. Alternatively, visit their website by following the link www.firescotland.gov.uk/your-safety.
If hearing is a problem for you, there are alternative alarms that may work for you and can be fitted free of charge. If you'd like to find out more, contact a rehabilitation mobility officer via your local social work offices:
Airdrie Sensory Impairment -
Email: AirdrieSensoryImpairment@northlan.gov.uk
Tel: 01236 856000
Coatbridge Sensory Impairment -
Email: CoatbridgeSensoryImpairment@northlan.gov.uk
Tel: 01236 856110
Cumbernauld Sensory Impairment -
Email: CumbernauldSensoryImpairment@northlan.gov.uk
Tel: 01236 856170
Bellshill Sensory Impairment -
Email: BellshillSensoryImpairment@northlan.gov.uk
Tel: 01698 403520
Motherwell Sensory Impairment -
Email: MotherwellSensoryImpairment@northlan.gov.uk
Tel: 01698 274470
Wishaw Sensory Impairment -
Email: WishawSensoryImpairment@Northlan.gov.
As you have answered that you have fallen and may fall again in the future, we suggest that you discuss this with your GP if you have not already done so.
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North Lanarkshire Council Digital Zone consultation
We'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas for our new Digital Zone Pilot. Our vision is to establish world-class digital facilities that help everyone in our community improve their digital skills and get involved online.
Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey about your digital needs and preferences for the new digital zones . This consultation will close on Friday the 13th of December, 2024.
Contacting adult social care services in North Lanarkshire
The following website has a form for contacting North Lanarkshire Council about adult social care services.
North Lanarkshire Council website: Contacting adult social care services
Energy Grants & Housing Support Services
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Assistive Technology Flat demonstration video
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Assistive Technology Flat demonstration video
Assistive technology catalogue
Lanarkshire Macmillan
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Alzheimer Scotland
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Alzheimer Scotland - What's Online? PDF
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ALISS
A Local Information System for Scotland enabling people to find and share information on resources, services, groups and support in their local communities and online.
For more information visit: https://www.aliss.org/
New online debt system launched
An online form is now available for anyone who needs debt advice. Residents can make a request online, any time that suits day or night.
The form is part of a new system for managing the council's debt advice service and provides a confidential, accessible way to digitally sign required paperwork upload evidence and receive correspondence.
To complete the form, residents must use a MyAccount, which is quick and easy to set up and allows residents to access a number of services including reporting a housing or bin issue, paying Council Tax and booking a special uplift.
For more information visit the debt and advice page: https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/benefits-and-money/debt-advice
NHS Lanarkshire - "Practical Tips to help my memory" booklet
If you have a problem with your memory it can have an impact on your ability to do everyday tasks. If you follow helpful habits and routines this may minimise the impact of your memory impairment. This booklet is designed by Occupational Therapists to illustrate some practical strategies that you might find helpful.
Practical Tips to help my memory PDF
What do you want for tea? booklet
Quick and easy recipes to support you to eat well at home.
Aura in North Lanarkshire
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Your Health
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