How to get help in an emergency?

My understanding is there are police approved key safes. Age U.K. would advise I’m sure.

Are key safes actually safe ? I read somewhere that they are easily accessed

Age Concern will install a key safe for you and may be able to advise about sources of help.

Crossed posts 25Avalon!

The other problem would be nobody would have a key to let themselves in because I only need someone when I am bedfast.

The only way round that is to have a keysafe fitted outside.
A good reason to go through a recognised body to organise proper help, rather than just anyone.

Madwoman11

I appreciate your replies. The other problem would be nobody would have a key to let themselves in because I only need someone when I am bedfast.
As I have no idea as to when this will happen again it's a difficulty.

You need a key safe on a hidden part of the outside of the house. Then you can give the number to trusted visitors/ helpers who will be able to obtain the key and let themselves in.

I appreciate your replies. The other problem would be nobody would have a key to let themselves in because I only need someone when I am bedfast.
As I have no idea as to when this will happen again it's a difficulty.

You could approach Age UK or a private agency to employ someone to help with shopping, etc - unless you get it delivered as a lot of GNs do.

There’s always 111 as a port of call if you think you don’t warrant an ambulance call out, but need advice.

Some Counties run a volunteer scheme so best to contact your local ASC

Sorry - just thought. A local care agency might be able to supply someone.

If you use FB try your local group. Maybe a student would be grateful for a bit of extra cash.

Do ask at your doctors surgery. In our area there are community nurses who will pop in. They were absolutely brilliant when my Mum was old.

Local churches can often put you in touch with people that can help. Worth a try!

If you don't know your neighbours, as is common in the UK now, you might advertise or try to find locally someone who might come in for a modest sum. A friend in her 90s has done this for some time.
It difficult being on your own, I hope someone has a better solution than me.