Suicide is a topic that makes many of us nervous; it can feel like the hardest thing to ask someone about. But many of people don’t realise - talking about suicide is the best way to prevent it from happening. ➡️ suicideprevention.scot #WorldSuicidePreventionDay Suicide Prevention Scotland

Keep candles clear of clothes, curtains, cushions, papers & things that burn easily. Put them out when you leave the room, go to bed or go out. Consider using battery operated candles. You get the same light effect without the risk from flames. More: rb.gy/6yshz

It’s Test It Tuesday! Making sure you have working smoke & heat alarms could save your life. Test them weekly to make sure if fire does break out everyone in your home has time to get out safely. Alarm information: rb.gy/dy54of

46% of accidental drownings of those aged between 18-25 involve alcohol and/or drugs in the last 6 years. Follow Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK’s #DontDrinkandDrown campaign to learn how you can stay safe. Campaign: rlss.org.uk/dont-drink-and… More: rb.gy/tfwamt Leaflet: rb.gy/3i3nm1

This is World Alzheimer’s Month! Help & support: alzscot.org / Alzheimer Scotland Helpline 0808 808 3000. Campaign: worldalzmonth.org If you/someone you know is affected by dementia contact us for a FREE Home Fire Safety Visit: rb.gy/9f89p0 #WorldAlzMonth

If fire broke out, would you know what to do? Read our tips now. Knowing the basics and having a fire action plan – where everyone knows what to do in an emergency – could save lives. ➡️ firescotland.gov.uk/at-home/in-an-…

46% of accidental drownings of those aged between 18-25 involve alcohol and/or drugs in the last 6 years. Follow Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK’s #DontDrinkandDrown campaign to learn how you can stay safe. Campaign: rlss.org.uk/dont-drink-and… More: rb.gy/tfwamt Leaflet: rb.gy/3i3nm1

This month we’re supporting Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK’s #DontDrinkandDrown campaign. Stay safe after a night out. Plan a safe route home away from water. Look out for one another and #BeAMate Campaign: rlss.org.uk/dont-drink-and… More info: rb.gy/tfwamt Leaflet: rb.gy/3i3nm1

Smoking is the number one cause of accidental fire deaths in Scotland. If you're tired or under the influence of alcohol it is safer to smoke outside, or standing up at a window or exterior door. More info: firescotland.gov.uk/at-home/smokin… #StayFireSafe

Today is #WorldAlzheimersDay. Over 90,000 people in Scotland live with dementia. Help & support: alzscot.org / Alzheimer Scotland Helpline 0808 808 3000 If you/someone you know is affected by dementia contact us for a FREE Home Fire Safety Visit: shorturl.at/08R1c

Smoking is the number one cause of accidental fire deaths in Scotland. If you're tired or under the influence of alcohol it is safer to smoke outside, or standing up at a window or exterior door. More info: firescotland.gov.uk/at-home/smokin… #StayFireSafe

The #FireDoorSafetyWeek campaign has produced a factsheet and checklist for tenants and landlords to get essential info on fire doors in houses of multiple occupancy (HMO): fdsw.soap-media.co.uk/app/uploads/20…

It’s Test It Tuesday! Making sure you have working smoke & heat alarms could save your life. Test them weekly to make sure if fire does break out everyone in your home has time to get out safely. Alarm information: rb.gy/dy54of

When using candles don’t forget how many you have lit. Never leave lit candles unattended. Make sure they are all completely out at night or when you go out. Consider using battery operated candles as a safe alternative. -> rb.gy/6yshz

It's TEST IT TUESDAY - have you checked your smoke and heat alarms? Press the button. They could save your life. Alarm information: rb.gy/dy54of

Most people have multi-way extension leads in their homes. However, although there is space to plug in a number of appliances, this does not mean it is always safe to do so. Avoid overloading sockets - use this socket calculator from Electrical Safety First : shorturl.at/vo2xA

Don’t leave appliances such as dishwashers, tumble dryers and washing machines on when you are out or asleep. In Scotland, house fires involving white goods happen almost every day. More info: firescotland.gov.uk/at-home/electr…

Fires involving items like laptops, vapes and e-scooters are on the rise 🛴💻 Don’t charge when you’re sleeping and keep exit routes clear in case there's a fire. Buy, charge and recycle your devices safely. 🔋Boost battery safety - visit rb.gy/kpx73b

Don’t leave appliances such as dishwashers, tumble dryers and washing machines on when you are out or asleep. In Scotland, house fires involving white goods happen almost every day. More info: firescotland.gov.uk/at-home/electr…

Got rechargeable electrical devices you no longer need? Recycle safely.Never put them in the bin. Fires involving items like laptops, vapes & e-scooters are on the rise 🛴💻 Don’t charge when sleeping. Keep exit routes clear. 🔋Boost battery safety - rb.gy/kpx73b