RETURN OF COUNCIL SUBSIDISED HANDYPERSONS SERVICES
Help To Remain in your own home
• odd jobs and small repairs such us:
- putting up shelves or grab rails - plumb in a washing machine - change plugs and sockets - Change light bulbs and strip lights - Fix loose carpets / tiles / flooring - Make small repairs to furniture and fittings - Patch repairs to plaster - Take down / re-hang curtains and blinds
falls and accident prevention checks and remedial action, for example installing hand rails at steps.
moving beds and furniture.
fire safety work such as the installation of smoke alarms, and electric blanket checks.
home security improvements.
gardening services. Gardening services can give a young person, with such disabilities as Asperger’s syndrome, work experience, to help his / her confidence on a route to work.
Free for people living in social housing or on disability benefits (not in work).
Cheap (as council subsidised) for Over 60s in private homes.
Specialist qualified staff who are full insured and fully Disclosure and Barring Service ( DBS ) checked (criminal record)
SUPPORT COMPANIES PROVIDING THIS SERVICE FOR ELDERLY