{"id":42181,"date":"2025-09-05T14:13:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T13:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/?page_id=42181"},"modified":"2025-09-16T14:03:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T13:03:33","slug":"fall-proof-your-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/falls-prevention\/fall-proof-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Zabezpiecz sw\u00f3j dom przed upadkiem"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"assembler_default-group assembler_module_group assembler_default-group_1 assembler_module_group_1\"><div class=\"assembler_module_area assembler_module_area_1\"><div class=\"assembler_table-of-contents-module assembler_module assembler_table-of-contents-module_1 assembler_module_1  transparent\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-1\" id=\"module-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/42181\/#module-1\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled 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max-w-content border-b border-pale-grey mb-6 pb-3 sm:pb-6\">\r\n    <h1>Preventing falls and staying well<\/h1>\n<p>Contents<\/p>\n    <div class=\"navigation-list\">\r\n                    <ul>\r\n                                <li class=\"text-sm\">\r\n                              <a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/falls-prevention\/strength-and-balance\/\" class=\"text-sm underline-offset-4 font-normal hover:!underline-4\">\r\n                                                                Strength and balance exercises                                <\/a>\r\n                          <\/li>\r\n                      <li class=\"text-sm\">\r\n                              <a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/falls-prevention\/looking-after-your-health\/\" class=\"text-sm underline-offset-4 font-normal hover:!underline-4\">\r\n                                                                Looking after your health to prevent falls                                <\/a>\r\n                          <\/li>\r\n                      <li class=\"text-sm\">\r\n                                                              Fall-proof your home                            <\/li>\r\n                      <li class=\"text-sm\">\r\n                              <a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/falls-prevention\/what-to-do-if-you-are-falling-often\/\" class=\"text-sm underline-offset-4 font-normal hover:!underline-4\">\r\n                                                                What to do if you're falling often                                <\/a>\r\n                          <\/li>\r\n                  <\/ul>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_table-of-contents-module.assembler_module.assembler_table-of-contents-module_1.assembler_module_1..transparent --><div class=\"assembler_text-module assembler_module assembler_text-module_2 assembler_module_2  transparent\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-2\" id=\"module-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/42181\/#module-2\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-2<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for text-module - Template: template-text - Matched: _only --><section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content pt-3 sm:pt-6 pb-0 sm:pb-0\">\r\n  <div class=\"entry-content w-full !px-0 max-w-small\">\r\n          <h1>\r\n        Fall-proof your home      <\/h1>\r\n        <p>Around 6 out of 10 falls happen at home, often due to everyday hazards that are easy to overlook. Simple changes to your environment, such as better lighting and safer footwear, can make a big difference to your independence and safety.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\r\n  <\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_text-module.assembler_module.assembler_text-module_2.assembler_module_2..transparent --><div class=\"assembler_text-module assembler_module assembler_text-module_3 assembler_module_3  transparent\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-3\" id=\"module-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/42181\/#module-3\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-3<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for text-module - Template: template-text - Matched: _only --><section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content pt-3 sm:pt-6 pb-3 sm:pb-6\">\r\n  <div class=\"entry-content w-full !px-0 max-w-small\">\r\n        \n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-19\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"1\"\n           data-wpID=\"19\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row  remove-borders \" style=\"height:25px;\">\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-right remove-borders \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:16.610169491525%;                    padding:0px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\"  data-media-content=\"wpdt-media-content\"  src=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3-e1757682349978-300x267.png\" class=\" alignnone size-medium\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-left remove-borders \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:83.389830508475%;                    padding:0px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        <div data-type-content=\"wpdt-html-content\">\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: #3b82f680; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; font-size: 2.625rem; margin: 0px 0px 1.75rem; line-height: 3.75rem; color: #1c1f63; font-family: Frutiger, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Common hazards<\/h2>\n<\/div>                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-19'>\n.entry-content .wpdt-c.wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable.wdtscroll table.wpdtSimpleTable {\n    width: 100% !important;\n}<\/style>\n<style>\n                    \n                                                \n                <\/style>\n\n<p>Look out for hazards that you can remove straight away:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;\">Keep walkways and stairs free from clutter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Move or remove loose rugs and mats.<\/li>\n<li>Tidy away trailing wires and cables.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure hallways and stairs are well lit.<\/li>\n<li>Add a night light near the bed, or use motion-activated lights for night-time trips to the bathroom.<\/li>\n<li>If you have pets, consider adding a small bell to their collar so you know where they are.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need help with checking your home, ask a friend or family member to walk through your home with you, or contact one of the following local organisations for support:<\/p>\n<div class=\"assembler_text-module assembler_module assembler_text-module_3 assembler_module_3 transparent\">\n<section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content pt-0 sm:pt-0 pb-3 sm:pb-6\">\n<div class=\"entry-content w-full !px-0 max-w-small\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ageuk.org.uk\/bristol\/our-services\/support-hub\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Age UK Bristol: Support Hub for Older People<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curo-group.co.uk\/support-services\/community-connect-north-somerset\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Community Connect North Somerset<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beta.southglos.gov.uk\/health-and-social-care\/care-support-for-adults\/\" rel=\"noopener\">South Gloucestershire Council: Care and support for adults<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Occupational therapists can assess your home for hazards and suggest adaptations to help you live more safely. You can contact the\u00a0<a style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/sirona-cic.org.uk\/nhsservices\/services\/integrated-teams\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Sirona Community Integrated Network team<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;\">\u00a0on 0300 125 6789 to ask about a home safety assessment.\u00a0You must be registered with a GP in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The NHS Inform website also has useful information about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/preventing-falls\/home-safety\/prevent-falls-by-identifying-hazards-at-home\/\" rel=\"noopener\">identifying hazards at home<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn-link flex w-[fit-content] \" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/preventing-falls\/home-safety\/prevent-falls-by-identifying-hazards-at-home\/\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS Inform: Prevent falls by identifying hazards at home<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\r\n  <\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_text-module.assembler_module.assembler_text-module_3.assembler_module_3..transparent --><div class=\"assembler_text-module assembler_module assembler_text-module_4 assembler_module_4  transparent\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-4\" id=\"module-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/42181\/#module-4\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-4<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for text-module - Template: template-text - Matched: _only --><section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content pt-3 sm:pt-6 pb-3 sm:pb-6\">\r\n  <div class=\"entry-content w-full !px-0 max-w-small\">\r\n        \n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-20\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"1\"\n           data-wpID=\"20\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row  remove-borders \" style=\"height:25px;\">\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-right remove-borders \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:16.610169491525%;                    padding:0px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\"  data-media-content=\"wpdt-media-content\"  src=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/6-1-e1757682740470-300x267.png\" class=\" alignnone size-medium\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-left remove-borders \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:83.389830508475%;                    padding:0px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        <div data-type-content=\"wpdt-html-content\">\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: #3b82f680; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; font-size: 2.625rem; margin: 0px 0px 1.75rem; line-height: 3.75rem; color: #1c1f63; font-family: Frutiger, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Bathroom and stairs<\/h2>\n<\/div>                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-20'>\n.entry-content .wpdt-c.wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable.wdtscroll table.wpdtSimpleTable {\n    width: 100% !important;\n}<\/style>\n<style>\n                    \n                                                \n                <\/style>\n\n<p>Bathrooms and stairs are common places for falls, but there are ways to make them safer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fit non-slip mats in the bath or shower.<\/li>\n<li>Add grab rails around the bath or shower area.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure there is a secure handrail on at least one side of the stairs, including in your garden.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n  <\/div>\r\n  <\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_text-module.assembler_module.assembler_text-module_4.assembler_module_4..transparent --><div class=\"assembler_text-module assembler_module assembler_text-module_5 assembler_module_5  transparent\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-5\" id=\"module-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/42181\/#module-5\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-5<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for text-module - Template: template-text - Matched: _only --><section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content pt-3 sm:pt-6 pb-3 sm:pb-6\">\r\n  <div class=\"entry-content w-full !px-0 max-w-small\">\r\n        \n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-21\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"1\"\n           data-wpID=\"21\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row  remove-borders \" style=\"height:25px;\">\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-right remove-borders \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:16.610169491525%;                    padding:0px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\"  data-media-content=\"wpdt-media-content\"  src=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/9-e1757683055436-300x267.png\" class=\" alignnone size-medium\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-left remove-borders \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:83.389830508475%;                    padding:0px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        <div data-type-content=\"wpdt-html-content\">\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: #3b82f680; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; font-size: 2.625rem; margin: 0px 0px 1.75rem; line-height: 3.75rem; color: #1c1f63; font-family: Frutiger, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Home maintenance and adaptations<\/h2>\n<\/div>                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-21'>\n.entry-content .wpdt-c.wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable.wdtscroll table.wpdtSimpleTable {\n    width: 100% !important;\n}<\/style>\n<style>\n                    \n                                                \n                <\/style>\n\n<p>If you need changes to your home to make it safer, your local council\u2019s adult social care team can advise you on the options available. In some cases, they may also offer a free assessment of your needs.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94602972 BCX8\">Subsidised help is also sometimes available from councils to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94602972 BCX8\">support<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94602972 BCX8\">\u00a0with basic home repairs and adaptations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Find out more from your local council:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bristol City Council:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bristol.gov.uk\/residents\/social-care-and-health\/adults-and-older-people\/support-to-live-independently\/home-adaptations-and-equipment\" rel=\"noopener\">Home adaptations and equipment<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bristol.gov.uk\/residents\/housing\/private-tenants\/help-with-home-repairs\" rel=\"noopener\">Get help with home repairs<\/a><\/li>\n<li>North Somerset Council:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/n-somerset.gov.uk\/my-services\/adult-social-care-health\/get-help-support\/i-want-help-live-home\/equipment-adaptations\/minor-adaptations\" rel=\"noopener\">Minor adaptations<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amselectricalservices.co.uk\/service.php?type=s3\" rel=\"noopener\">Handy Person Service (<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amselectricalservices.co.uk\/service.php?type=s3\" rel=\"noopener\">partnership with AMS Electrical Services)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>South Gloucestershire Council:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/life.southglos.gov.uk\/kb5\/southglos\/directory\/advice.page?id=utLIq1DF89Q\" rel=\"noopener\">Adaptations to your home<\/a>. The Council also runs a Handy Van service to support with small repairs and garden maintenance. To find out more, call 01454 863857.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ageuk.org.uk\/southgloucestershire\/our-services\/improving-homes-wellbeing-dbf83850-c061-ee11-a81c-000d3aaf34ff\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Improving Homes &amp; Wellbeing<\/a>\u00a0is a pilot project between South Gloucestershire Council and Age UK South Gloucestershire to help and support homeowners whose homes have fallen into disrepair.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\r\n  <\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_text-module.assembler_module.assembler_text-module_5.assembler_module_5..transparent --><div class=\"assembler_text-module assembler_module assembler_text-module_6 assembler_module_6  transparent\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-6\" id=\"module-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/42181\/#module-6\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-6<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for text-module - Template: template-text - Matched: _only --><section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content pt-3 sm:pt-6 pb-3 sm:pb-6\">\r\n  <div class=\"entry-content w-full !px-0 max-w-small\">\r\n        \n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-22\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"1\"\n           data-wpID=\"22\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row  remove-borders \" style=\"height:25px;\">\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-right remove-borders \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:16.610169491525%; 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--tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: #3b82f680; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; font-size: 2.625rem; margin: 0px 0px 1.75rem; line-height: 3.75rem; color: #1c1f63; font-family: Frutiger, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Keeping warm<\/h2>\n<\/div>                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-23'>\n.entry-content .wpdt-c.wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable.wdtscroll table.wpdtSimpleTable {\n    width: 100% !important;\n}<\/style>\n<style>\n                    \n                                                \n                <\/style>\n\n<p>A warm home helps reduce illness and frailty. If you\u2019re having trouble keeping your home warm, ask your GP or health worker about getting help from a social prescriber.<\/p>\n<p>Support may also be available through national schemes like the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/the-warm-home-discount-scheme\" rel=\"noopener\">Warm Home Discount<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/cold-weather-payment\" rel=\"noopener\">Cold Weather Payments<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/winter-fuel-payment\" rel=\"noopener\">Winter Fuel Payments<\/a>, as well as local advice and grants.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bristol:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/warmupbristol.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Warm Up Bristol<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolcab.org.uk\/warmer-homes-advice-money-wham-project\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Warmer Homes Advice and Money (WHAM) Project<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bristol.gov.uk\/residents\/housing\/private-tenants\/energy-efficiency-at-home\" rel=\"noopener\">Bristol City Council<\/a><\/li>\n<li>North Somerset:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/n-somerset.gov.uk\/my-services\/housing\/improve-safety-or-condition-where-you-live\/heating-home-you-live\" rel=\"noopener\">North Somerset Council Heating Support<\/a><\/li>\n<li>South Gloucestershire:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/life.southglos.gov.uk\/kb5\/southglos\/directory\/advice.page?id=aSrhTuf3pJ4\" rel=\"noopener\">Keeping your home at a comfortable temperature<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/warmandwell.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Warm and Well grants<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beta.southglos.gov.uk\/household-support-fund\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Household Support Fund<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n  <\/div>\r\n  <\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_text-module.assembler_module.assembler_text-module_7.assembler_module_7..transparent --><\/div><!-- .assembler_module_area.assembler_module_area_1 --><\/div><!-- .assembler_default-group.assembler_module_group.assembler_default-group_1.assembler_module_group_1  -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Section titled module-1 Preventing falls and staying well Contents Strength and balance exercises Looking after your health to prevent falls Fall-proof your home What to do if you&#8217;re falling often Section titled module-2 Fall-proof your home Around 6 out of 10 falls happen at home, often due to everyday hazards that are easy to overlook. 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