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Stay Safe If you are an Elderly |
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Good Afternoon,
Please find below some useful safety advice for Elderly Residents:
Stay safe if you're Elderly
Elderly people are no more at risk of crime than anybody else, but they are often more concerned about crime than other age groups. Here's some information about what you can do to stay safe. If you are over 65 years old, chances are you're quite worried about crime, but the simple truth is elderly people are generally at about the same risk of crime as the overall population. You really need to take the same precautions as anybody else be alert when you're walking alone, and follow our tips for safe travel on public transport. When you leave the house, make it a habit to double-check that all doors and windows are securely locked, and follow our other common sense safety tips: Know your neighborsIf you live in a large city, it's harder to get to know your neighbors, but it's more important than ever that you should do so. One great way to meet those living on your street is to start or join a local Neighbourhoods Watch programme. Get adviceThere are plenty of organizations out there that can offer advice and help if you're worried about crime. Try contacting Help the Aged or Age Concern
Useful Telephone Numbers
Non-Emergency Telephone Number 101
Ilford Police Station 020 84781123
Redbridge Council Switchboard 020 85545000
Anti-social Behaviour Team 02085545000
Social Services (Elderly) 020 87087333
Age UK 0845 0261055
Graffiti Removal & Street Cleaning Service 020 85545000
Highways Agency & Dog Fouling Issues 020 87085050
Citizen’s Advice Bureau 0870 1264140
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