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Household Safety is a practical, two-part course designed to build confidence and awareness around home safety. Participants explore topics such as home security, emergency preparedness, safe visitor interactions, and basic maintenance like changing lightbulbs. The second session focuses on identifying household hazards, understanding chemical safety, interpreting hazard symbols, and practicing safe cleaning techniques. Through hands-on activities, group discussions, and real-life scenarios, the course empowers individuals to make safer choices in their living environments and respond effectively to common household risks.

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Brothers of Charity Services Scotland

Brothers of Charity Services Scotland

Brothers of Charity Services (Scotland) was established in 1955 and we currently have a dedicated team of over 210 employees that provides care and support to some 100 individuals in the Scottish Borders. Brothers of Charity as an organisation, was founded in Belgium in 1807 by Brother Joseph Triest to provide education and care to disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Today its mission remains, and it is represented in thirty countries around the world 
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