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Staying independent

Where do I start?

"I want to remain as independent as I can, for as long as I can."

Where do I start?

We understand that staying independent is important for you to continue to live a happy and fulfilling life.

As your circumstances and abilities change, doing things on your own can become more difficult, but there are lots of things you can do to keep your independence - both at home and when you are out and about.

Find support and advice to help you stay independent

Take a look at the many ways available to you to help you stay independent, happy and healthy for longer.

Staying safe at home

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Safety in the home advice

Humberside Fire & Rescue Service provide lots of advice and top tips on ways you can make your home safer and reduce the risk of fire.

Protect your home

Humberside Police advise on what you can do to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of burglary.
Online scams helper

Use the online scams helper tool from Citizen’s Advice to check if something is a scam and get advice on how to deal with it.

Keeping fit and healthy

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Find health services near you

You can find out about local health services, such as GPs, dentists or hospitals on the NHS website.

Health A to Z

Search for a health condition on the Health A to Z provided by NHS.UK. Each condition has an overview of what it is and how it is treated.
Quit smoking app

Download the free NHS quit smoking app to help you quit and start breathing easier.

Care services in your own home

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Local homecare providers

Access a local search for homecare providers on the NHS homecare directory.
National homecare providers

NHS provide an A to Z list of national home care agencies in England who may offer services near you.
Home help from Age UK

Age UK provide professional and friendly help with day-to-day domestic tasks to help older people to stay in their homes for longer.

Activities and day care centres

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Day centres and activities

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council website provides information on day care centres, including who they support and getting there.
What’s on at East Riding Libraries

Find out what events and social groups are available at your local library.
What’s on in East Yorkshire

From festivals to food markets, musical to exhibitions, our beautiful county provides lots of opportunities to get out and about.