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Welcome to the Handyperson Services homepage.

For many older people, affording repairs and finding a trustworthy, competent builder are major worries. The significant increase in home ownership amongst lower income householders is resulting in a growth in the need for affordable help with small repairs and minor adaptations.

National Government has allocated £33 million to fund handyperson services in every ‘top tier’ (Unitary or County) Local Authority in England for the years 2009-10 and 2010-11.

For a full list of allocations click here: www.communities.gov.uk/documents/housing/pdf/1159092.pdf

If you wish to send links to useful information about handyperson services for inclusion on this site please email Care & Repair England

SUMMARY LEAFLET

In partnership with Help the Aged, Age Concern England and Foundations, Care & Repair England has launched a new brochure, ‘The Missing Link’, to promote the value of handyperson services. The leaflet calls for government backing for services, making them part of the mainstream provision for older people wherever they live.

Click here for copy. Contact Care & Repair England for printed copies.

MAIN REPORT

‘Small things matter: The key role of handyperson services'

Published by Care & Repair England, March 06

This report examines the current provision of small repairs and minor adaptations services being provided by the voluntary and community sector in England today. The report aims to enable service planners, commissioners and providers to better understand:

- the main driving forces and strategic considerations in relation to provision of handyperson services

- the range of services currently in operation and main characteristics

- key elements to consider when planning, commissioning and delivering handyperson services

The report is downloadable in pdf format here

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