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Creating a safe home

Living rooms

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    Our tips

    Here’s a list of things you can do to make your living rooms safer:

    Equipment that may help

    There are lots of living aids that can help you use your living room, consider a:

    • long-handled appliance, such as an ‘easy reach’ - this can help you to turn low or high switches on.
    • chair raiser - this raises up your chair so it is at a comfortable height to get in and out of a sitting position.
    • chair table or tray - perfect if you prefer to eat from your lounge chair.

    Find out more about aids, equipment and adaptations to make your life easier.

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    Furniture
    • Keep furniture to a minimum so that you have a clear space for walking around.
    • Consider getting a high chair with armrests. It might not be as comfortable as your preferred chair, but it’ll be much easier to get in and out of.
    • Stand using the arms of the chair for support - not your walking aid. Your walking aid is a height that is right for when you are walking so will be too high for you to use when you are sitting down.
    • Keep your walking aid in easy reach while you seated.

    Electrical sockets and leads
    • Make sure you keep leads tidy, and do not allow them to trail on the floor. Secure them back out the way with velcro ties.
    • If you find it difficult to reach electrical sockets, consider having them repositioned higher.

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