Getting out and about can be a challenging prospect, and for some people, it can be easy to feel lost, frightened and alone.
An organisation that displays a Safe Place sticker has made a commitment to help any person who is confused, lost or distressed and in need of support. They will be able to offer you a quiet place to sit down, a glass of water, and can help you contact a relative or emergency services, if necessary.
There is no sign up or membership required to use the scheme, simply look for the orange Safe Places sticker in the window of participating organisations:
Safe Place locations
See Safe Places: Elmbridge for a full list of safe places in Elmbridge.
Safe Places also provide an app listing safe places, which you can download to your phone:
Become a Safe Place
Do you run a local business or voluntary organisation that would like to become a Safe Place? We’ll provide you with a folder of information and contacts to help you support any residents looking for a safe place, and we’ll keep in touch regularly to help deal with any questions you might have.
All we ask is that your organisation has adequate space to provide support for a lost or distressed resident, and that you have at least two people present at the premises at all times.
If you would like to help, please contact our Safe Places Coordinator on 01372 474 552 or email commservices@elmbridge.gov.uk, and they will arrange a visit to help get you started.