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Be a good neighbour this winter Everybody needs good neighbours – they don’t just become good friends, they help communities thrive, and keep people happier, healthier and safer. As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, it’s more important than ever to look out for each other. Read on to find out how you can be a #camdengoodneighbour
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Help keep everyone safe Follow these tips to help keep the people living closest to you safer this winter: • Don’t leave packaging, presents or old Christmas trees in communal areas, to prevent falls and to keep exits clear for everyone in the event of a fire. Turn to the back page find out how to recycle your Christmas tree.
Make new friends in your area The winter months can be a lonely time, especially for people who might find it harder to go out when it’s very cold. North London Cares runs Love Your Neighbour, a friendship matching scheme to connect isolated older people with young people in their community, for cups of tea and companionship. If you would like to be matched with someone new in your area visit northlondoncares.org.uk/ love-your-neighbour North London Cares will also be running their outreach project to keep hundreds of older people warm, active and connected this winter. If you’re over 65 they can deliver blankets and warm clothing to your door, give you advice on how to keep your home warm and reduce energy bills, connect you to nearby social activities and help you to access health services. Find out more northlondoncares.org.uk 020 7118 3838 16
• Keep candles away from your Christmas tree and all decorations. There should be at least a metre between a lit candle and any material above it. • Decorations can burn easily so never attach them to lights or heaters. • Don’t overload sockets and don’t leave fairy lights on when you go to sleep or when you go out. Find out more
fireservice.co.uk/safety/christmas-safety
Support rough sleepers Do you know how to help if you see someone sleeping rough in your area? If you are worried about someone sleeping rough you can tell us in just a few minutes using the StreetSafe app, by phone or by email. We use this information to send officers to the people sleeping rough and point them to the right service to help them get off the streets. Download the app by searching ‘Camden safer streets’ on the App Store or Google Play. Find out more camdensst.com streetsafe@cgl.org.uk 020 7833 7970
