The 'Safelink – Message In A Bottle' scheme has been operating successfully in Fife for several years.

In partnership with Fife Cares, Fife Constabulary is reminding residents of the benefits of the initiative.

The scheme will initially be concentrated in Cupar and the surrounding villages of Springfield, Pitlessie, Dairsie, Pitscottie and Ceres.

Safelink is available to anyone who is considered vulnerable or who is over 65 years old and who would benefit from a visit from a Fife Council home safety advisor.

Community police officer PC Emma Clarkson said: "The advisor can carry out a visual check for hazards around your home, checking domestic appliances to ensure there are no damaged flexes, broken plugs or loose wires or areas where you could trip or fall.

"Minor repairs to cables, flexes or plugs will be done, free of charge.

"Your smoke alarm will also be tested and where appropriate the home safety advisor will install new or replace old alarms, also free of charge."

PC Clarkson went on: "In addition to this excellent and worthwhile service, the home safety advisor will issue a Safelink bottle that householders' store within their fridge.

"Why the fridge? It's simple really — everyone has a fridge and they are easy to locate!

"The bottle will contain details that can be invaluable to the emergency services, including the householder's full details, their GP and next of kin and any medical conditions/allergies they may have."

Read more in the Fife Herald.