Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service Safe and Well Checks Service

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) offer a FREE Safe and Well Check - a Home Fire Safety visit that’s tailored to an individual’s needs. The visit will provide the person with actions and advice to help make their home a safer place and protect them and their family from the risks of fire. It will - • provide them with a fire escape plan to follow, should the unthinkable happen. We may also fit smoke alarms and specialist equipment if required. • identify any health and care needs that require signposting to local services to help ensure safety and wellbeing. This service is free of charge. Visits are aimed primarily towards those who may be more at risk of a fire in their home, such as older people living alone or people with mobility issues, sensory impairments or additional needs. We are also keen to support if there are concerns around hoarding. Anyone can call Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service on 0800 032 1155 or visit http://www.hwfire.org.uk/safety-and-advice/home-safety/request-visit/ to request a free visit or further information. Please be aware there are eligibility criteria to qualify for a visit. There is also further information about fire safety in the home on our website - http://www.hwfire.org.uk/safety-and-advice/home-safety/ In addition to self-referral, partner organisations can refer vulnerable households for a Home Fire Safety Check via our Signposting Service.