	Children's Centres Torbay Council Sure Start 6 Waddeton Close Paignton TQ4 7RZ
	surestart @torbay.gov.uk
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RoSPA Safe At Home National Home Safety Equipment Scheme

The scheme aims to reduce the number of children under five years old becoming involved in accidents at home by providing safety equipment and information to parents about how to make their home safer. According to Unicef, ‘Injury has become the leading killer of children’ (2002) therefore, our aim to reduces accidents in the home.

Although we try whenever possible to install the equipment in the client's preferred location we are governed by legislation, manufacturer’s guidelines and the layout and condition of their home.

What does a Home Safety Pack include?

The Home Safety Packs, which will be fitted by fully trained and CRB checked fitters, can include:

Safety gates
Fire guard
Window restrictors
Locks for kitchen cupboards containing cleaning chemicals and medications
Corner cushions
Non-slip bath or shower mat
Cord Winder

Who will benefit from the scheme?

Have a child or children five years or under and live in Torbay
Be in receipt of one of the following benefits:
- Income support
- Job seeker's allowance (income based)
- Income based Employment and Support Allowance
- Tax credits - one of the partners receives tax credit and have a valid NHS tax exemption certificate
- Disability living allowance care or mobility component for a disabled child
- Housing benefit
- Council tax benefit (not council tax discounts)

What should I do next?

If you identify a family who you think would benefit or are an eligible family, you can contact either Natalie 01803 556081 ext 209 from the Surestart children’s centres or via email Natalie.Dugdall@torbay.gov.uk or Brian Cappello on 01803 653745 bcappello@dsfire.gov.uk.

RoSPA Safe At Home National Home Safety Equipment Scheme

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