Care & Repair services
Eligibility
We arrange for repairs and adaptations at the homes of homeowners and private tenants in the London boroughs of Islington and Camden
who:
- Are aged over 60
- Have a disability, or
- Are carers
Services
- Arranging for adaptations to be made
- Dealing with serious repair problems
- Arranging the finance to fund the building work (including obtaining grants and equity release);
- Advising on welfare benefits and referring for further support where possible
- Carrying out minor repairs and home security improvements:
Download a care and repair leaflet in English, Arabic, Somali, Bengali.
'Home From Hospital' service
This service assists people return home from hospital by arranging house cleaning, rubbish clearance, decorations, repairs and improvements, essential furniture and access to welfare benefits and other services.
In 05/06 we helped 54 patients from three hospitals in Islington, north London settle in at home. We work closely with Islington Primary Care Trust.
Handyperson service
This service makes small repairs for a small charge of £11.75/hour plus expenses. This service is also available to SPH tenants with no labour costs.
Contact the team
The Care & Repair team is a senior advisor, three surveyors, three advisors, one handyperson and an administrator.
For more information telephone Paul Duguid, Care and Repair Manager, on: 020 7284 5472.