The Safety First project supports disabled people living in Preston, Chorley, and South Ribble to stay safe by:
The project recognizes that personal safety can be compromised for disabled people in all manner of personal and social circumstances.
We want to hear from disabled people who are experiencing or at risk of any of the following:
Have you used this service? Let us know how it went by completing our short feedback survey.
The project takes a person-centered approach to help disabled people maintain their own personal safety.
We will facilitate targeted community and personal safety campaigns, public events, peer support activities, publicity and resources for effective personal and community safety, referral systems with specialist victims and other disability services and volunteer opportunities.
The Safety First project will help disabled people to maintain their safety at home, in their personal relationships and in the community. The main project activities include:
This project is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund for three years from December 2021.
We know that being subjected to any form of abuse, hostility or harassment can be frightening and confusing. Our supportive team are on hand to advise you on the steps to take if you are the victim of any criminal activity or abusive behaviour towards you in the community, online, in your family, or friendship groups.
Recognising that personal safety can be compromised for disabled people.
Further information about our upcoming events, workshops, and training.
