Improving the security of your home
Crime is a major cause of anxiety for many people. The Wise Group, with a view to reducing crime and alleviating the fear of crime, works with social landlords to supply and fit a range of home security measures for tenants. The Safer Homes initiative is an excellent example of a community regeneration programme which has helped thousands of tenants to feel safer and more secure in their own homes.
The scheme is funded by North Lanarkshire Council. Each household receives a security survey to ensure that the measures provided and the accompanying advice are tailored to its need. The measures include: Door chains, Door viewers, Door and window alarms, Personal alarms, Tenants have reported a noticeable improvement in the quality of their lives as a direct result of home security projects.
The Wise Group can also provide a "Fast Response" service. This has proved extremely popular and effective, dealing with emergency/urgent referrals from the Police, the Social Work Department and the Fire Service. The majority of referrals are responded to within a maximum of 48 hours.
To find out if you are eligible for the service, phone 0800 917 8479.
If you'd like more information, please visit the following websites.
Police Scotland: www.scotland.police.uk/
North Lanarkshire Council: www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/
The Wise Group: www.thewisegroup.co.uk/