Older adults
Who want to keep living comfortably and independently in the home they love.
Free Room-by-Room Home Safety Checklist
FREE 15-PAGE CHECKLIST
Make every room in your home safer and easier to live in
A calm, practical walk-through for older adults and families. Tick your way through each room, spot the small things that make daily life harder, and turn them into a simple plan.
- 100 practical checks across 10 areas of the home
- Large, clear print, designed to use on paper or on screen
- Where to find free help and assessments in the UK
Free PDF downloadA4 · 15 pages · print-friendly
Written in plain British EnglishNo jargon, no scare storiesPoints you to free UK supportFree, with no purchase needed
WHY A CHECKLIST?
Small things add up. This helps you spot them calmly.
A rug that curls at the edge. A dim landing. A kettle cable trailing across the worktop. None of them seems serious on its own, but together they can make everyday routines harder than they need to be.
The checklist takes you room by room, so nothing gets missed, and helps you decide what to fix first. Most of the changes are quick and low-cost.
WHO IT'S FOR
Made for the people who care about home
Adult children
Helping a parent or relative and wanting a clear, respectful place to start.
Family carers
Looking for a simple, organised way to review a home and share the plan.
Planning ahead
Preparing a home for retirement before everyday needs begin to change.
WHAT'S INSIDE
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10 areas of the home. 100 practical checks.
Each area has its own page with tick boxes, a quick win you can do today, and space to plan.
1
Outside and front door10 checks
2
Hallways and entrances10 checks
3
Stairs9 checks
4
Living room10 checks
5
Kitchen12 checks
6
Bathroom and toilet11 checks
7
Bedroom10 checks
8
Lighting, floors and footwear9 checks
9
Fire, electrical and gas10 checks
10
Ready for an emergency9 checks
TAKE A LOOK INSIDE
Clear pages you'll actually want to use
Big tick boxes, short lines and real photos. Use it on your own, or sit down and go through it together.
HOW IT WORKS
Three simple steps, at your own pace
1
Walk through slowly
Go room by room. Try it once in daylight and once after dark, when lighting gaps show up.
2
Tick honestly
Mark each line "All good" or "Needs action". Doing it for a parent? Do it together and ask what feels awkward.
3
Make a short plan
Copy the "Needs action" items onto the action plan. Start with quick wins, then plan bigger jobs.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO IT ALONE
Plus a guide to free help across the UK
The last pages show where to turn for more support, including:
- Home assessments from your council's occupational therapy team
- Free Safe and Well visits from local fire and rescue services
- Grants towards home adaptations, and trusted UK charities
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Is the checklist really free?
Yes. Enter your email and you can download the PDF straight away. There’s nothing to buy.
Who is it for?
Older adults, adult children supporting a parent, family carers and anyone preparing a home for later life. It works whether you’re checking your own home or someone else’s.
Do I need to print it?
It’s designed as an A4 PDF that prints clearly on a home printer, but you can also read it on a tablet or computer and make notes separately.
Is this medical or professional advice?
No. It’s general information to help you review a home. For individual needs, speak to your GP or ask your council about an occupational therapy assessment.
What emails will I receive?
When you sign up, we’ll email you the checklist, followed by occasional practical home tips, guides and relevant 1Wellness products. Every email has an unsubscribe link, so you can stop at any time.
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This checklist provides general information only. It is not medical advice and does not replace a professional assessment. If you have concerns about health, balance or falls, speak to your GP. An occupational therapist can assess individual needs at home.