Elderly and vulnerable in Maidenhead can get free support with home security

Residents within Maidenhead can benefit from a security item initiative for the elderly and vulnerable.

The first step is a free home security survey, when a trained operator will assess the security of a property for any potential vulnerability and will make recommendations on how to improve safety and security.

On offer are various security items such as window shock alarms, 24-hour timers, fake TVs and suchlike.

All of these are available, at no cost, courtesy of Maidenhead Community Watch Association, for those who cannot afford to purchase their own.

Further, they can supply and fit other security items such as motion sensitive exterior wall lights, fake CCTV cameras, door chains etc, also at no cost to those who cannot afford them.

To benefit, you must reside in Maidenhead and be considered as vulnerable or elderly.

A vulnerable adult is defined as someone who can’t easily take care of themselves or it might be someone who is unable to protect themselves against significant harm or exploitation.

Elderly, for the purposes of this project, means over 80 years of age, but the association says it is ‘flexible’.

If interested, contact the Association Chairman, John Diack, at jrdmcw@gmail.com

The scheme is fully supported by Thames Valley Police.

It is being financially supported by assistance from The Prince Philip Trust Fund, Thames Valley Police Windsor & Maidenhead, the Louis Baylis Trust and Maidenhead Lions.

The group has also received funding from the Thames Valley PCC, Matthew Barber, from the latest Community Fund allocation.