Staying safe at home
Simple changes around your home can help prevent accidents and support you to stay safe and independent as you get older. Find information and support to help make your home safer.
Home accident prevention
Most accidents in and around the home can be prevented. By taking simple steps to identify common hazards, prevent injuries, and reduce risks, we can help keep ourselves, our families, and our communities safe.
Preventing falls
Falls are not inevitable part of ageing. Find practical advice to reduce your risk of falling, stay active, and maintain your confidence and independence.
Keeping children safe
Young children can be particularly at risk of accidents in and around the home. Find simple steps you can take to make your home safer and help prevent common childhood injuries.
Top tips to help stay safe at home over the Christmas period
With Christmas festivities under way and our minds turning to other things, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting potential dangers in your home and providing helpful tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe.