Safety and security

Crime prevention
If you are worried about strangers coming to the door read the crime prevention pages with information about how to deal with distraction burglars, rogue traders and antisocial behaviour

Home security
Keep secure by using door locks, personal alarms and key safes

Keeping safe within the home
Problems within the home including tripping hazards, electrical dangers, and lighting problems.

Fire and gas safety
Advice on smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

Condition of home, garden and its surroundings
Useful advice for homes in need of general maintenance

Energy advice
Information on energy advice including heating your home, home insulation and fuel poverty
Contact numbers
Home Improvement agencies
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East Hants, Fareham, Hart, Havant, and Rushmoor
Tel: 0845 266 8757 -
New Forest, Test Valley
Tel: 01425 482773 -
Basingstoke & Deane, Eastleigh, Gosport and Winchester
Contact: The Housing Team, District or Borough Council (below)
Local District & Borough Councils
- Find your Local/ District & Borough Council
Handy Person service
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Countywide
Tel: 0800 694 0303
Gardening services
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Shaw Trust Gardening Support Service
Tel: 0845 604 4643 -
Trading Standards Buy With Confidence
Tel: 0845 4040 506 -
Age Concern Hampshire
Tel: 0800 328 7154
