Safety

At Coffee, Chat & Support CIC, we know that safety is different for every child — especially when they have specific conditions like PDA, Epilepsy, Hypermobility, or a tendency to elope (wander off).

We’ve compiled this guide to help families choose the right equipment to help keep children safe at home and in the community.

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Home Safety General

Children may resist direct demands, unable to follow instructions, unable to understand risk, learning difficulties, impulsive and more, leading to unsafe situations like bolting or nighttime wandering.

• Door & Window Alarms
  Alerts when doors/windows are opened.

  • Amazon Door Alarms

• Window Restrictors
  Prevent dangerous window opening.

  • Amazon Window Restrictors

  • Window gate 

• Safe Retreat Spaces
  Tents or pop-up spaces for calming down after overwhelm.

  • Calm Down Tents

  • Sensory tent

  • Caudwell Charity - ASD and Sensory packs 

• Visual Schedules
  To reduce anxiety around routines.

  • Widgit Symbol Resources

• Lockable Medicine Cabinets

  • Medicine Cabinets on Amazon

• Finger Guards for Doors

• Prevents trapped fingers.

  • Finger Guards on Amazon

• Corner Protectors
  For sharp furniture edges.

  • Furniture Corner Guards

• Radiator Covers / Fire Guards
  Prevent burns.

  • Safety Fire Guards

  • Radiator cover

 Epilepsy

For seizure safety, both day and night.

• Bed Safety Tents or Enclosed Beds
  Prevent injury during nocturnal seizures.

  • Safespaces Safety Beds

  • Anti suffocation bedding

• Seizure Monitors / Alarms
  Devices that alert you if a seizure occurs in sleep.

  • Epilepsy Seizure Alarms UK

• Padded Mats / Flooring
  Soft surfaces to reduce injury risk.

  • Padded Floor Mats

  • Padding

• Shatterproof Furniture Covers
  Protect against hitting hard surfaces during a seizure.

Hypermobility / Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

For joint protection, mobility safety, and pain management.

• Grab Rails and Anti-Slip Mats
  To prevent falls in bathrooms or kitchens.

  • NRS Healthcare Grab Rails

• Supportive Shoes / Orthotics
  Footwear designed to support loose joints.

  • Ask for NHS Podiatry or private orthotic services.

  • Taunton Foot and Gait clinic 

• Joint Supports / Braces
  To prevent over-extension or injury.

  • Complete Care Shop - Joint Supports

• Shower Stools & Perching Seats
  For safe bathing without strain.

 

 Eloping / Wandering

Children who bolt or run unexpectedly need extra protections.

• GPS Tracking Devices
  Small wearable trackers that help parents locate a child in real-time.

  • AngelSense

  • Jiobit Tracker

  • Apple AirTag

  • Air tag clothes pin

• Door & Window Alarms
  Audio alerts to inform you when a child opens a door.

  • Amazon Door Alarms

• Harnesses / Safety Backpacks
  With a discreet strap for walking safely in public spaces.

  • Child Safety Harness Backpacks

• High Fencing & Locked Gates
  Essential for secure gardens or play areas.

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Car Safety

• Seat Belt clips and more 

  • Chest clip anti - escape 

  • Child Safety Buckle 

  • Portable Car seat

  • Foot Rest

  • A range of products

  • Crelling Harness

  • Transporting children with additional needs

 

 

⚠️ Disclaimer

These links are suggestions only — Coffee, Chat & Support CIC is not affiliated with any suppliers. Always check product suitability and seek professional advice where needed.