Locking Cooker Valves are simple safety devices to keep people with dementia or autism safe at home. Locking Cooker Valves can be fitted by SGN to enable people to retain their independence at home and provide reassurance to those around them.
What is a locking cooker valve?
Locking Cooker Valves are a simple device which connects to existing gas cooker pipe work. The valve has a key in it that can lock the valve and be removed. Once the valve is locked the gas supply to the cooker is stopped, preventing it being left on unintentionally.
Who can benefit?
People living with dementia and autism can have them installed in their home if they have a gas cooker. The device will help to keep them safe as well as providing reassurance to family, friends and carers.
The locking cooker valve can help people retain their independence by still having access to their gas cooker, and preventing them from having to look at alternatives.
How to get one installed
SGN can install these free of charge. Households interested can complete the form on their website.
Support from Cosy Kingdom
Would you like some more advice on staying safe and well at home? Cosy Kingdom is a free and impartial energy advice service available to everyone living in Fife.
Our energy advisors can be contacted by:
- Calling 01592 807930
- Texting COSY then YOUR NAME to 88440
- Emailing info@cosykingdom.org.uk
- Request advice online