Useful information

Home Fire Safety Visits

Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service offer fire safety visits to vulnerable people to assess their home for safety and risk.

What is a Home Fire Safety Visit?

The team will assess the home for fire safety, including your gas and electrical appliances, access and escape routes, and smoke alarms. They can also offer advice regarding falls, smoking and make referrals where needed.

Who is eligible?

The visits our FREE and easy to arrange for vulnerable people such as those who are over 65, live alone, have a disability or dependency, or have adult social care needs.

How do I book or refer someone for a visit?

You can self refer HERE on the Beds Fire portal or if you are one of our patients you can ask for a referral via our contact us here or contact Beds Fire by email/telephone.

Help with energy bills

Better Housing Better Health is here to help keep residents warm and well at home and improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

In a preventative approach to health and wellbeing, our service provides residents with a single point of contact to get impartial expert advice to help improve the energy efficiency of their home, save money and improve comfort.

More info and to self refer click here

Help with digital inclusion and technology

Do you need support with technology within your home? Over 65? Disabled or vulnerable?

Abilitynet can offer home visits to help offer support with all things tech

To contact please call our helpline on 0300 180 0028 or email us at enquiries@abilitynet.org.uk.

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