What should I do if I go on holidays?

Agreed on 23 July 2023. Updated on 23 July 2023

Some simple precautions can keep your home safe and give you peace of mind while you’re away.

Ask a trusted friend or neighbour to keep an eye on your home for you.
Avoid discussing your holiday plans on social networking websites or other public places.
Cancel your regular deliveries, such as milk bottles or newspaper (if a burglar sees parcels or newspapers on your doorstep, it’s easier to tell that you’re away).
Register with the Royal Mail Keepsafe service (there is a charge) so that your post is stored at your local delivery office while you’re away and will be delivered to you after you return home.
Plug a lamp into a time switch that will automatically turn on in the evenings, but don’t leave it in a room that passers-by can see into when the light is on.

Check your building and contents insurance is up to date.