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Eastleigh Handyperson Scheme

Are you in need of a helping hand?

The Eastleigh Handyperson Service provides a low cost minor home repairs service for disabled people and people aged over 60 living in Eastleigh borough.

The service aims to help people with minor home repairs and small jobs that tradesman would not usually do.  Jobs that take less than a couple of hours and can be done safely by one person.

These might include:

• Plumbing - Stopping leaks or replacing taps, washers and ball valves
• Carpentry - Replacing doors, window sills, boxing in and putting up shelves
• Security - Replacing or fitting locks, security chains and smoke detectors
• Safety - fitting grab rails, light bulbs

What does it cost?

There is a charge, usually £14.40 per hour (plus VAT) for those over 60 or disabled although a discount is available for customers in receipt of a means tested benefit.

Customers can supply their own materials or they can be purchased from the Handyperson Service.

Who provides the service?                                                 

The service is funded by Eastleigh Borough Council, NHS Hampshire and Hampshire County Council.  In Touch Home Improvement Agency have been appointed to provide the service on behalf of the funding partners.

I would like to know more

For more information about the Handyperson Service or to make an appointment for a handyperson visit please contact In Touch by calling 0845 4595036, in writing to In Touch, 47-57 High Street, West End, Southampton, SO30 3DQ or by visiting the website at www.intouchsupport.co.uk You can also email hantshia@intouchsupport.co.uk or text 'Support' and your message to 81025.

Further information is available from the following websites

ROSPA - Home safety advice

Age Concern - The Uk's largest charity working with and for older people

Accident Prevention - Practical information on keeping safe