Sunderland
These contacts can help you make your home safer and reduce the risk of falls. From home safety checks to equipment advice, you’ll find support to help you stay confident and independent at home.
Please find below useful links, relevant resources and contact information. All links open in a new window and may include links to websites, videos, and PDF files for downloading and printing.
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Sunderland Adult Social Care
Our priority is to help people in Sunderland access the care and support they need, at the right time, and in the right place.
Phone: 0191 5205552
Benefit check and cost of living
You can find information on where to get free advice and guidance on welfare support, debt, and housing matters, plus help with food (such as from local food banks).
Need some extra support with bills or the cost of living?
We've partnered with Lightning Reach to help you access the financial support you are eligible for. Lightning Reach is a free, secure online portal that helps you find and apply for financial assistance - all in one place.
Email: hello@lightningreach.org
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AskSARA
Impartial advice about equipment to help make daily living easier. Making life easier in three simple steps with AskSARA.
Home Improvement Agency
You can find information about where to get free information, advice and guidance on welfare support, debt, and housing matters, plus help with food (such as local food banks).
Phone: 0191 561 4355
Email: hia@sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk
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Sunderland Green Doctor ENERGY SAVVY scheme
Sunderland Green Doctor ENERGY SAVVY scheme – Free and Impartial Energy Advice Service.
North East Warm Homes
North East Warm Homes helps households install energy-saving home improvements – also called ‘retrofitting’ – to reduce their energy bills.
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Home adaptations, care services and equipment - NHS
Identifying hazards at home - NHS Inform
Preventing falls in your home: a room-by-room guide - RoSPA
RoSPA - Fall prevention resources
Avoiding falls within your home - RoSPA
Preventing falls in your home: a guide to safety aids - RoSPA
Preventing falls checklist - RoSPA
Avoiding falls out and about - RoSPA
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Information and Advice
Find Services and Support
Age UK Advice Line / 0800 678 1602 (Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year)
Information guides and factsheets
Make your Home safer - Age UK
Home safety and security - Age UK
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RNIB - Vision and eye health
RNIB - Practical and emotional support
RNID - Information and support
RNID - Online Hearing Check
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Visit our Information and Advice section
Visit our Staying Active section
Visit our Home Safety section
Visit our Help and Contacts section
Start your online Self-Assessment
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Help and Contacts
Choose which sections to include in your personalised Falls Guide.
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Please note that the advice contained on this website is not intended to replace the advice of your GP or other health professional