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As many of us make our way across the country to join family and friends this festive season, thousands of homes will be left unattended. While the risk remains low, this does leave them open to fires, burst pipes and burglary.

Luckily there are many easy steps you can take before heading out the door that will reduce your risk and give you greater peace of mind; allowing you to focus on the task of celebrating and making happy memories.

Christmas is a wonderful time of year for millions of families, but safety must stay front of mind when decorating your home.

Christmas trees, lights and extensions leads can all pose serious risks if not handled correctly.

Here we’ll be outlining some of the danger points and reminding our readers of the easy ways you can reduce the risk to your residents and staff this year.

Winter appears to be in full swing already- a bit of a shock after the heatwave we experienced this summer! As temperatures drop and the ‘big’ coats come out of storage, it’s time to make sure your block and your residents are prepared for the months ahead.