Safe and Well Practitioners Scheme

Presentation delivered by Julie Gilbert-King, Borough Commander at East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, and vice-chair of the Rother LSP.

The presentation covered:

ESF&R proactive approach to safety in the home
Community Safety advisors are introducing the Safe and Well Practitioners Scheme
This includes slips and falls, and advice and support in reducing these in the home
General living conditions
Adaptations
Smoking in the home
ESF&R out and about in people’s homes, looking for wider issues as well as safety
Working with partners and agencies to update large directories which list community services that will help people in their day-to-day lives
Networking with public and voluntary sectors to work together to help vulnerable people. June’s upcoming networking event will focus on re-branding volunteering