Since October 2004, the Government has been implementing a dedicated fire prevention programme to target 1.25 million vulnerable households. The Home Fire Risk Check Initiative is a four year £25 million funding scheme, where all English Fire and Rescue Authorities are funded to work up a programme of Home Fire Risk Checks combined with the installation of free 10 year battery operated smoke alarms and where appropriate, automated fire suppression systems for the most vulnerable households.
Please see the attached document for details on Protecting vulnerable people from fire.