Personal safety

We can all become comfortable in our day to day life, however it is essential that you look after number 1!  Being aware of your surroundings and taking the necessary precautions when going about your business is very important.

Use the Tips and hints for safer living (PDF, 53Kb) sheet to remind yourself of your personal safety.

If you are a senior, you may also find theNational Crime Prevention's booklet  A guide to personal and financial safety (PDF, 563Kb, 31 pages) useful.

This guide includes:

• General tips for keeping safe in the home and neighbourhood
• Personal Banking
• Scams, ie: door-to-door sales, direct marketing, financial advice, investments.

For tips on how to reduce the opportunity for handbag theft, read the Safeguarding Your Handbag (PDF, 68Kb)   brochure.