{"id":110,"date":"2026-06-16T11:12:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T10:12:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/falls\/?page_id=110"},"modified":"2026-09-15T13:29:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T12:29:46","slug":"oxfordshire-county-council","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/falls\/services\/oxfordshire-county-council\/","title":{"rendered":"Home safety and equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"<details class=\"nhsuk-details nhsuk-expander\">\n                    <summary class=\"nhsuk-details__summary\">\n                        <span class=\"nhsuk-details__summary-text\">Support to stay independent at home<\/span>\n                    <\/summary>\n                    <div class=\"nhsuk-details__text\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordshire.gov.uk\/residents\/social-and-health-care\/adult-social-care\">Adult Social Care<\/a> &#8211; find out if you, or someone you support can get help.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordshire.gov.uk\/adult-social-care\/living-well-home\">Living well at home guides<\/a> \u2013 help to stay safe and independent at home. They can also help you think about other housing choices if your needs change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n                <\/details>\n<details class=\"nhsuk-details nhsuk-expander\">\n                    <summary class=\"nhsuk-details__summary\">\n                        <span class=\"nhsuk-details__summary-text\">Making your home safer<\/span>\n                    <\/summary>\n                    <div class=\"nhsuk-details__text\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findmyhia.org.uk\/\">Home Improvement Agencies<\/a> \u2013 help for older and disabled people who need repairs for adaptation and advice on keeping their home safe.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk\/\">Buy with confidence<\/a> &#8211; use government approved tradespeople for your home repairs.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordshire.gov.uk\/fire-and-community-safety\/community-safety\/safety-home\/keep-safe-and-well\">Fire Service \u2013 Keep Safe and Well<\/a> &#8211; a home visit to help you stay safe. 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