• damaged carpets to be repaired or replaced
• loose objects to be tidied away
• electrical wires to be kept tidy
• damaged footwear to be repaired or replaced
• furniture to be tidied or items removed.

You may be able to reduce some risks yourself, or a friend, neighbour, relative or carer might help.

You could contact a local Home Improvement Agency who assist vulnerable homeowners and private sector tenants.

They will visit and give advice about problems with the condition of the home, offer a handy person service for small jobs around the home or offer advice on making the home more energy efficient.

You could also try Hampshire County Council Occupational Therapists for advice. (HCC OT's) are responsible for carrying out assessments and providing services that help people remain as independent as possible in their own homes

• broken light bulbs to be replaced
• curtain rails to be checked

It may be difficult to reduce some risks yourself. Ask a friend, neighbour, relative or carer to help to change the light bulb for you.

You could contact a local Home Improvement Agency who assist vulnerable homeowners and private sector tenants.

They will visit and give advice about problems with the condition of the home, offer a handy person service for small jobs around the home or offer advice on making the home more energy efficient.

• the use of a personal alarm that you can keep on your person
• the assessment and installation of telecare equipment where wireless alarms and/or sensors can be fitted in your home

You may be able to reduce some risks yourself, or a friend, neighbour, relative or carer might help.

You could contact a local Home Improvement Agency who assist vulnerable homeowners and private sector tenants.

They will visit and give advice about problems with the condition of the home, offer a handy person service for small jobs around the home or offer advice on making the home more energy efficient.

See the Community alarm services  - personal alarm systems that can be installed in your home to make sure that you can get help in an emergency.

Telecare is a combination of wireless alarms and sensors fitted in your home. It is monitored through your phone line 24 hours a day every day. Telecare helps improve confidence and minimises risks. It also provides peace of mind to carers and families. There are many different types of sensors including falls detectors, bed sensors and smoke detectors.