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Electric Blanket Testing in Worcester

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The safety testing session, a joint initiative between Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and Age UK, will take place on Monday 21 November at the Age UK shop in Mealcheapen Street, Worcester between 10am and 1pm.


Those taking along their electric blankets to be tested can also get advice on a range of services for older people, as well as on all aspects of fire safety, particularly the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.

During the session, H&WFRS will be offering free replacements for any blankets found to be defective, one per household subject to availability.

Becky Valender, Community Safety Advisor with H&WFRS, said: "We'd urge all electric blanket users to come along to this free testing session to ensure their blankets are safe to use."

Explaining that a significant number of the blankets tested so far this autumn have failed the safety checks, she encouraged anyone unable to make the session to take a few moments to inspect their own blankets, discontinuing use if any signs of wear and tear, particularly any worn leads, scorch marks or creasing and folding, are noticed.

To book your FREE blanket test at Age UK Worcester, please make an appointment by calling 01684 572948 or drop by on the day if you are prepared to wait / collect later.