Everyone should feel safe and confident whilst living independently at home. Here are some helpful services to give you extra support if you need it.

Help around your home

• Home Help Service from Age UK Bedfordshire
• Home care through Bedford Borough Council's Adult Social Care
• Bedfordshire and Luton Directory of adult care and support services

Disability equipment and adaptations

• bpha Aids and Adaptations Service
• British Red Cross
• Demand

Assistive technology and telecare

• The Telecare Service
• Carelink - bpha
• A T Dementia
• Aid Call - Age UK
• Alertacall
• Buddi
• Chubb Community Care
• Hanover On Call
• Just Checking Ltd
• Lifeline24
• Eldercare
• PPP Taking Care
• Tunstall

Energy efficiency and affordable warmth

• Citizens Advice Bureau
• Energy Company Obligation (ECO)
• Energy Saving Advice Service
• Green Deal

Housing and homelessness

If you require support from us please contact Bedford Borough Council's Housing Advice Service

• Amicus Trust Ltd
• SMART Prebend Centre
• Thomas Christie Almshouse Charity
• Shelter
• Which? - housing options to consider in later life
• Bedfordshire and Luton Directory of adult care and support services

Home safety

• Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service
• Bedfordshire Police
• Hate Crime
• Crime Stoppers
• Victim Support

Safe from abuse

• Action on Elder Abuse
• Age UK - what to do if you're worried about someone