Fire safety advice, evacuations and PEEPs

Helping you evacuate and PEEPs

A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) is an individual plan designed to help someone who can't leave their home or building unaided in a fire or other emergency - whatever the type of housing.

This ensures that you have emergency procedures that help you to evacuate safety. This is particularly important in flat blocks where escape routes and support arrangements must be clear.

A PEEP may be needed if you:

• have a mobility impairment, use a wheelchair or use a walking aid
• have a visual or hearing impairment
• have a medical or cognitive condition that affects how you respond in an emergency
• need support from others to evacuate safely (temporary or long-term)
• have specialist equipment such as oxygen equipment

Creating a plan

1. A Housing officer or Sheltered Services officer will meet with you to discuss your needs
2. Together we will identify:
   • how you will be alerted in an emergency
   • your safest escape route
   • any help or equipment you might need
3. The plan will be reviewed annually, or sooner if your circumstances change

Responsibilities

Our responsibilities

We have legal duties under The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and The Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments for residents who need help to evacuate.

Your responsibilities

You must:

• tell us if your health or mobility changes
• keep escape routes clear
• familiarise yourself with the plan and who will assist you

Apply

Your personal information will be treated confidentially and shared only with those who need it for your safety (e.g. emergency services).

If you think you need a PEEP or would like to review your existing plan, email [email protected].

Last updated 07 November 2025