Care and Repair schemes enable elderly, disabled owner-occupiers and crofters to carry out repairs, improvements and adaptations enabling them to stay in their own homes.
Care and Repair officers in local projects can help clients to decide what work is required, choose reliable tradesmen, obtain finance (mainly from improvements and repair grants from local authorities but also from private lenders such as banks and from the clients own resources) and supervise the work. Small repair services may also be included.
To promote the expansion of Care and Repair to every local authority in Scotland, the Executive published guidance in June 2001. This guidance is intended for those working on the planning and commissioning of services for older and disabled people, whether in the housing, health or social care sectors.
To find out if a Care and Repair Scheme operates in your area and for more information on Care and Repair, contact:
Robert Thomson
Care and Repair Forum Scotland
236 Clyde Street
GLASGOW
GI 4JH
Tel: 0141 221 9879
Email:forum@care-repair-scot.org.uk
If you need help with the cost of improving, adapting or repairing your home your local council may be able to assist. For more information about the grant scheme in your area contact your local council who will be able to give you more information.