ARE YOU SAFE AND WELL? Jackie Hoare and Lisa Priestman report on the resumption of Safe and Well home visits from West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service and Home Safety Visits from East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service East and West Sussex Fire & Rescue Services have restarted their free Safe and Well Visits and Home Safety Visits in a faceto-face format, while still working within a Covid-19 safe manner. For some time, visits had been carried out virtually, but the lifting of restrictions means the fire service can now resume visiting people in their homes. A Safe and Well Visit or Home Safety Visit involves a prearranged home visit, to offer advice on how to make the home safer, and where appropriate fit smoke alarms or other specialist fire detection equipment. Visits are free of charge and tailored to the specific needs of the household. They normally last between 30 to 45 minutes. The fire service personnel who carry out the visit will always bring identification. Visits are offered to individuals within our communities who are most in need. You may be eligible if you: • Are aged 65 or over • A re a lone adult/parent with young children • Live in a high-rise building • Have a permanent disability • Have permanent mobility difficulties • Have a Careline/Lifeline • Cannot hear a standard smoke alarm and live alone Please get in touch with West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service if you or an individual you know meets the criteria and needs
additional support. You can reach the fire service by: • V isiting the website: https://bit.ly/SafeAndWellVisits • Telephone: 0345 8729 719 • Email: safeandwell@westsussex.gov.uk Please get in touch with East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service if you or an individual you know needs additional support, no criteria is required. You can reach the fire service by: • V isiting the website: https://bit.ly/37njpnK • Telephone: 0800 1777 069 • Email: Homefire.Safetyvisits@esfrs.org
MAIS HOUSE A Royal British Legion Care Home, providing residential and nursing care, exclusive to the Armed Forces and their spouses Mais House is a large care home located near the sea in Bexhill-On-Sea, with a capacity to house 54 residents inclusive of 3 double rooms for adults over the age of 65. Mais House is one of six care homes across the country dedicated to care for our veterans and operated by The Royal British Legion, providing a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, delivering 24-hour care from a team of nurses and care assistants. We also offer respite care.
18 Hastings Rd, Bexhill-On-Sea TN40 2HH If you would like further information or to arrange a virtual tour contact us on 01424 215871 www.britishlegion.org.uk September 2021 | SUSSEX LIVING 147
