Improvements and Repairs
Disabled Facilities Grants
The Council funds Disabled Facilities Grants
for adaptations to make homes accessible and safe for disabled
residents. These are based upon referrals from the
Occupational Therapists who assess individual need. Grants
are processed through the Care and Repair Worcestershire Agency who
can be contacted for more details on eligibility.
Home Improvement and
Repairs
The Council channels some limited
discretionary funds into minor home improvement and repairs for
owner-occupiers. These are in the form of a loan against the
property, recovered by the Council when the property is sold in the
future. There are also a variety of loan schemes called
Kickstart to help with works required. For further
information including eligibility please contact the Care and
Repair Worcestershire Agency.
Care and Repair Worcestershire telephone 01562
733217
Handyperson Service
A Worcestershire handyperson service has been
introduced to help with very minor repairs and maintenance
issues. For further details please contact Age Concern who
deliver the scheme telephone 01562 827788.
Please note this service is intended for those
on low income, eligibility is not age dependent.
