Council help with home upkeep for over 60s

hubris

I heard that over 60s are eligible for help with home repairs. Is this true? Can somebody point me to some websites/info?

Thanks.

Ken68

Not sure about the minimum age Hubris.

Age UK , Care and Repair, and your local Council.

McKneff

Aren't all council entitled to repairs to thier homes.

Farway

McKneff wrote: »

Aren't all council entitled to repairs to thier homes.

Depends, I assumed OP was homeowner & not council tenant, in which case the home owner is responsible for repairs / maintenance, much same as a car really, why should taxpayers pay to maintain a private asset?

Ken68

Care and Repair : quote

"Care & Repair England's mission is to innovate, develop. promote and support housing policies and initiatives which help older and disabled people live independently in their own homes for as long as they wish."

squinty

Assuming the OP is an owner occupier.

Many councils offer a 'Handyman' service to help with minor repairs and adaptations.

Try the website of the council and search for Handyman.

lilac_lady

My local council offers a "care and repair" service for homeowners over 60. You pay for any materials needed and until recently there was no fee.

The service doesn't cover decorating but will send someone to replace a toilet seat, unblock a drain, fit a doorbell etc.

The fee isn't as much as you pay for a private contractor. Contact your local council and hopefully there will be a similar local service for you.

clemmatis

My Council's Care and Repair is means tested, and anyway said all they could do was tell me what needed to be done... -- Social Services had referred me to them.

But it's certainly worth trying, clearly they do help a lot of people.

LittleVoice

Our local branch of Age UK offers:

Handyperson Service "for all your basic DIY needs from £12 for the first half hour (including the call out charge) and £8 for each additional 30 minutes".

Willing Hands - "provide cleaning, ironing, laundry and shopping for £20 per hour". Also can escort to hospital appointments, shops etc.

Tidy Gardens Service - "basic lawn mowing and hedge trimming for £15 per hour".

pineapple

Ceck out the British Legion Poppycalls service.
They do small jobs for ex forces personnel or widows/widowers of personnel who are in receipt of a means tested benefit.
http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/can-we-help/free-handy-van-service
There used to be a 'Staying Put' service with Anchor but I think it may be under review.