Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - Your Safety

03/06/2026

If you find yourself in trouble in the water, you can help yourself get back to safety by learning to float. Floating minimises your risk of gasping uncontrollably and breathing in water, which can quickly lead to drowning.

Find out more: https://watersafetyscotland.org.uk/advice-hub/cold-water-shock/

Water Safety Scotland

03/06/2026

This year is all about making prevention possible. And empowering families to make simple changes without feeling overwhelmed.

Download the Child Accident Prevention Trust Parent’s Pack for bite-sized facts and safety tips: https://capt.org.uk/resources/parents-pack/

More info: https://capt.org.uk/child-safety-advice/

Child Accident Prevention Trust

03/06/2026

This week the campaign will focus on common energy scams:

🏠“You need new insulation”

💰“You qualify for a grant for double glazing”

Don’t believe cold callers or online adverts– get trusted advice at https://www.homeenergyscotland.org

03/06/2026

Unplug your v**e when it’s fully charged to reduce the risk of fire.

Rechargeable v**es contain batteries which can overheat when left charging for too long - and that means fire risk.

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02/06/2026

It’s Week in Scotland!

For more information on the help and support available, visit www.alzscot.org
or phone the Alzheimer Scotland 24 hour freephone Dementia Helpline on 0808 808 3000.

If you, or someone you know, is living with dementia contact us for a FREE Home Fire Safety Visit.
👉 https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/contact-us/home-fire-safety-visits/

02/06/2026

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: https://www.gov.scot/publications/fire-and-smoke-alarms-in-scottish-homes/

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

It will take you 30 seconds to drop a used v**e at a recycling point.

When v**es get crushed in general waste or mixed recycling, the batteries become a fire. That spark becomes a fire. Sometimes in the truck. Sometimes at the depot.

Find your nearest v**e recycling point. It could be at a supermarket, v**e shop or council site.

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02/06/2026

As your child gets older and starts having more independence, it can be great to watch them take responsibility for themselves and experience their first taste of freedom. But, it can also be a great source of worry.

Here are some of the big risks to be aware of and talk to your child about to keep them safe.

Is there anything you’d add?

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