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Care and Repair schemes exist all over the country
and are attached to local authorities.
The
North Somerset Care & Repair scheme specialises in helping
homeowners and private tenants aged over 60 to remain safe, secure,
comfortable and independent in their homes.
It is a non-profit making organisation that receives money from
the Government and other sources generating a small amount of
income from fees.
North Somerset Care & Repair is managed by
Hanover Housing Association
and provides these services:
- Advice and support to help people aged over 60 spend their
money wisely
- Help for homeowners and private tenants to obtain grants and
other funding from benevolent funds and charities to pay for work
on their homes
- Help with disability adaptations
- Information on welfare benefits and community services such as
the Government's heating and installation scheme, the Carelink
scheme and gas safety checks
- Lists of approved contractors
- Supervision and support on any work acting as the liaison for
all parties concerned to take the stress from its
clients.
For more information please visit the
North Somerset Care & Repair website.
Alternatively you can contact
North Somerset Care & Repair on 01275 858
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