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Helping older people, disabled people and people on low incomes to live in safe, warm, secure, well maintained and adapted homes in Leeds.

Website Last Updated Tuesday, 16 September, 2008 2:17 PM - Alan Schofield
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  • Annual Report 2007/08
 
  • AGM 2006 Pictures added 14/12/2006
  • Congratulations to Care & Repair (Leeds)
    Foundations Home Improvement Agency of the Year 2006

 

Care & Repair (Leeds) is the Home Improvement Agency for Leeds and has been running for 21 years, helping older people, disabled people and people on low income to live in safe, warm, secure ,well maintained and adapted homes. These aims are achieved by providing a wide range of cost-effective, efficient, client-centered services, which are flexible and can be adapted to meet changing needs. Care and Repair (Leeds) is an independent agency with charitable status, covering the whole of the Leeds Metropolitan District area.

 

The services we offer are:

  • Helping to identify what repairs are needed, improvements or adaptations are needed.
  • Advising on the financial options available for work.
  • Home visits to help with form filling and grant applications.
  • Maximizing income through benefits checks, efficiency advice and charitable sources.
  • Drawing up plans and applying for building regulations and planning approval.
  • Helping to choose a builder, obtaining estimates and organizing the work.
  • Giving help and support throughout the process of repairs and adaptations.
  • Ensuring builders’ work is up to a satisfactory standard.
  • Assisting disabled people in achieving successful aids and adaptations to their homes.
  • Providing help in Urdu, Bengali & Punjabi, and working with other agencies to provide an ‘own language’ service as required.
  • A handyperson and security service for older and disabled people.
  • Other security measures for designated areas with high burglary rates.
  • Running a prevention of falls service for older people.
  • Carrying out minor adaptations to assist people leaving hospital quickly.
  • Providing a Gardening Service.
  • Providing a Shopping Service.
  • Providing a Housing Options Service.
  • Providing advice and information on all of the above.