Caithness CWS - Community - Health & Welfare

WHAT IS THE HANDYPERSON SCHEME?
It is a service provided in partnership with Caithness Community Care Forum and Pentland Housing Association. It is currently funded by Communities Scotland and Caithness Community Care forum with applications pending for further funding.

WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?
We can provide practical help with small tasks around the home which may be difficult for yu if you are old, or have a disability. If we cannot help you ourselves, we will give you helpful advice on using tradesmen, or refer you to the local Care & Repair Scheme.

We can also offer information on energy efficiency send on your housing options, should your needs change in the future. We will put you in touch with whichever agency can help.

HOW YOU APPLY
Simply contact the Handy person at our office or ask someone to contact us on your behalf. The service is available to anyone living in Caithness over the age of 60 or who has a disability regardless of whether they rent or won their home. If you are not sure whether we can help, please contact us for advice.

EXAMPLES OF TASKS
Fit battery operated smake alarms
Fit Hand rails, shelves etc
Clear pathways around the house (not gardening)
Fit curtain rails and hang curtains
Hang pictures
Move furniture within the house
Replace tap washers
Unblock sinks
Replace light bulbs and plugs
Change fuses
Clean guttering
Re-putty windows
Repair/replace locks, handles etc.

TASKS WE DON'T DO
Painting
Decorating
Gardening
Roofwork
Window cleaning

HOW MUCH DO WE CHARGE?
No charge will be made for the Handyperson's time or travel expenses as these costs are covered by the scheme. If nay materials need to be provided to carry out the work, the cost of these will be recharged in full to you,but you can provide these yourself if you prefer.

Contact
Handyperson Caithness
37 - 39 Traill Street
Thurso
Caithness
KW14 8EG

Tel 01847 892507
Fax 01847 893221

email handyperson@pentlandhousing.co.uk