Maintaining your home
Why this matters
A well-maintained home reduces the risk of accidents and makes everyday life easier. Keeping your home clean, warm, and in good repair can also improve your wellbeing and save money in the long run.
Simple steps to keep your home safe
- Break tasks down: Clean one room at a time to make jobs manageable.
- Reduce clutter: Clear floors and walkways to prevent trips and falls.
- Use helpful tools: Grabbers and long-handled cleaning aids reduce bending and strain.
- Support for unpaid carers: If you have a carer, make sure they know there is support for them too.
Getting help with household tasks
- A cleaner can do more than dusting and hoovering—they may help with laundry, changing beds, and even shopping.
- For repairs, use trusted traders listed by visiting the Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent Trader Register.
Keeping your home warm and safe
- Insulate your home and close curtains at dusk to keep heat in.
- For energy advice and switching suppliers, visit Beat the Cold – Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire's Fuel Advice Charity.
- Check what benefits you may be entitled to, such as winter fuel payments, using the Benefits Calculator - entitled to - independent | accurate | reliable.
Other useful support
- Find the Right Equipment with AskSARA can make everyday tasks easier.
- Bin collections – check with your local council.
- Safe and Well for fire safety checks.
- If you’re struggling to maintain your home, contact adult social care for advice.
Top tip
If you know someone who might need help, offer to assist with small tasks or help them find local services on Staffordshire Connects
