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help with house repairs

hi, im not sure if im posting this in the right category but hoping somebody can point me in the right direction please....
my elderly granma has lived in her house for years and years along with my auntie, its got to the stage that it needs lots of work doing it it is very run down. its needs new windows/ doors it has no heating so is damp through out , plasters falling of the wall round them.
my auntie who is full time carer is currently claiming cares allowance and income support my granma claims pension credit, attendance allowance and tax credits. dont know if it makes any difference but the house is in my aunties name for the mortgage but its my granmas house . is there any sort of grants they can claim for any of the above work.. thanks in advance

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  • Teahfc
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    debnlee wrote: »
    hi, im not sure if im posting this in the right category but hoping somebody can point me in the right direction please....
    my elderly granma has lived in her house for years and years along with my auntie, its got to the stage that it needs lots of work doing it it is very run down. its needs new windows/ doors it has no heating so is damp through out , plasters falling of the wall round them.
    my auntie who is full time carer is currently claiming cares allowance and income support my granma claims pension credit, attendance allowance and tax credits. dont know if it makes any difference but the house is in my aunties name for the mortgage but its my granmas house . is there any sort of grants they can claim for any of the above work.. thanks in advance


    May I suggest you contact social services or help the aged ?
    "Man invented language to satisfy his deep need to complain."


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