CARE AND REPAIR CYMRU – HOME IMPROVEMENTS FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED IN WALES UK" PROGRAM
Program Description
"Through our work, and close relationship with the 22 Agencies, we listen to the needs and desires of older people and on the national stage articulate this information to policy makers at the Welsh Government. This advocacy work helps inform thinking about Housing Policy for older people, and wider Health and Social Care policy for older people which is intrinsically linked to appropriate, good quality housing."
-careandrepair.org.uk
The “Care & Repair Cymru” website has a useful guide for elderly who are interested in how to go about making home improvements called the “Contractors guide,” along with the guide: “Housing Adaptations - The Key To Independent Living For Older People,” detailing home improvement grants and other information for seniors.
Care & Repair Cymru also provides another program called the “Rapid Response Adaptations” Program which is a free rapid home repair or home adaptation service for elderly who are returning from a hospital stay. Elderly are referred to the Program by a General Practitioner, Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Community Care Worker etc.
A few examples of free home improvement or home modifications for elderly include:
- Wheelchair Ramps and Access Ramps
- Railings
- Grab Bar or Rails
- Levelling Pathways Or Flooring
- Electrical Repairs
- Heating, Lighting Repairs
- Safety alarms
Examples of major home modifications for elderly funded by the Disabled Facilities Grant include the following home improvement examples:
-Making it easier for elderly to get into and out their homes by widening the doors and installing access ramps or wheelchair ramps
-Installing a stair-lift or providing a downstairs bathroom
-Providing suitable bathroom and kitchen facilities that can be used independently such as a level access shower, accessible WC and accessible kitchen facilities
-Room conversions and extensions
-Adapting heating or lighting controls to make them easier
to use
-Improving access to a garden by making it easier or safer
source:careandrepair.org.uk
Care and Repair Home Improvment Agencies in United Kingdom UK
Care and Repair Cymru Home Improvements for Elderly and Disabled Scotland - Offers independent advice and assistance to help elderly or disabled homeowners repair, improve or adapt their homes so that they can live in comfort and safely in their own community. Scotland, United Kingdom, UK.
Foundations National Body for Home Improvement Agency -An organization that groups together home improvement agencies, which aim to assist vulnerable, elderly, disabled or low-income homeowners to modify, repair, or adapt their homes so that they may live more independently with dignity. Also known as Care and Repair or Staying Put Schemes. England, United Kingdom UK.
Houseproud
Home Improvement Program -
A not-for-profit staying put scheme helping coordinate home improvements, home repairs and adaptations to homes of elderly in the
England, United Kingdom UK
Care and Repair
Leicester
Program -
Home improvement agency that helps elderly or disabled persons to repair, maintain or adapt their homes through a housing advisor visit and support during contractor work. Home repairs and modifications allow elderly to "stay put" or "age in place" and avoid moving into long-term care facilities. Leicester, England. United Kingdom UK
Care and Repair Manchester
Program -
Assists elderly in home improvement, home modifications, helps them assess options, obtain finance and supports them through the repair process. So they can "stay put" or "age in place" and avoid moving into long-term care facilities. Manchester, England, United Kingdom UK
Barnet Care and Repair Home Improvement Agency Program -
Home improvement agency that helps elderly or disabled persons "stay put" in their own homes by repairing, maintaining or adapting their homes through a housing advisor visit and support during contractor work.London, England, United Kingdom UK
Bishop Creighton House Care and Repair
Program -
A home improvement agency providing support for elderly or the disabled helping them maintain their independence and remain in their own homes or "stay put" for as long as possible. London, England, United Kingdom UK
Mears's Home Improvement Agency Services Program -
Through the use of home repairs, aids, home adaptations, home improvements agencies can empower elderly individuals to live independently at home. England, United Kingdom UK
FOLD Staying Put
Home Improvement Program -
The "FOLD-Staying Put Home Improvement" Program is similar to a care and repair or home improvement agency that helps elderly and those with disabilities by offering free practical advice and support to adapt their homes through the Housing Executive Grants Scheme. Ireland. United Kingdom, UK.
