Handyperson plus grant
Handyperson plus grants (discretionary)
The handyperson plus service carries out urgently needed
repairs following a breakdown of essential fixed equipment needed
to enable vulnerable people to live in their homes in safety and
comfort. Our home improvement agency administers the scheme and
assists with all aspects of the grant process.
To qualify for the handyperson plus grant the applicant must be:
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aged 60 or over and in receipt of an income-related benefit (*)
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or disabled
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or a single parent in receipt of an income related benefit (*) living with child(ren) under 16
(*) please refer to grant conditions
The following conditions/limitations apply:
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maximum of three visits per year
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total grant value shall not exceed £1500 per year (except for disabled equipment)
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clients must have the power to carry out the works
Typical works which may attract grant aid include:
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minor work to enable a person to be released from hospital
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repair of stairlift, hoist or through-floor lift (provided it’s still needed by the disabled person)
- plumbing work to enable a shower, bath, wash basin or sink to be used (provided no other facility is available)
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repair leaking water supply/waste pipes
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repair water heater (provided no other facility is available)
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repair central heating system between November and March
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make electrical hazards safe (excluding appliances and full re-wire)
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reinstate gas supply to cooker, hob, gas fire (provided no other facility is available)
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insulation work not covered by Warmzone or Warmfront schemes for over 60s (maximum grant shall not exceed £750)
For further information contact the repairs and adaptation service.