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Care and Repair North
Lanarkshire reached a significant milestone after helping its 15,000th
client.
Providing practical help to
home owners, the small repairs and handypersons service helps older and
disabled people stay in their homes as long as possible. Over the past year the
service carried out 2,890 jobs in 1,921 houses, helping over 300 clients a
month.
The service is managed by
Horizon Housing Association on behalf of Link Group Ltd, and is funded by North
Lanarkshire Council and NHS Lanarkshire.
Care and Repair’s small repairs
service helps owners, who are of pensionable age or are disabled, with small
repairs - such as adjusting doors, small plumbing repairs and minor electrical
work in the home. These are carried out by the team's repairs officers. There
is a small charge of £10 plus VAT and the owner must pay the cost of any
materials. A handyperson service is also available to older or disabled
residents (irrespective of whether they are home owners or not) to help with
tasks such as putting up curtain poles; changing light bulbs, changing
batteries in smoke alarms and other general household tasks.
Councillor Barry McCulloch,
Convener of Housing Services said: “It’s great news that the
Care and Repair North Lanarkshire service continues to help residents across
our communities. It’s testament to the excellent local partnerships in place
here and the fabulous volunteers who make this service possible.
"I’m sure the service will
continue to provide a vital lifeline to many older people and help keep people
safe in their homes. I wish Care and Repair every success for the future.”
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