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HOUSING OPTIONS GUIDE - CHAPTER 7

7. CARE AND REPAIR
7.0 Introduction

Most people want to stay in their own home for as long as possible but may need assistance in tackling problems of an old or unsuitable house. Organising and financing building and repairs work can be complex and often a distressing experience.
7.1 East Ayrshire Care and Repair

The East Ayrshire Care and Repair service offers advice and assistance to help home owners repair, improve or adapt their home so that they can live in comfort and safety in their own community. This service is managed by Shire Housing Association Ltd.

Care and Repair offers advice and assistance to people who are older or who have a disability to maintain, improve or adapt their homes in order that they can remain at home in comfort in their own community.

The service is a free and confidential client orientated service, available to owner and private tenants who are over sixty years old or who have a disability may also apply for assistance.

The service will provide advice on invitation, our project officer will carry out home visits to discuss what works may be needed to repair or improve the property.

Following the visit we can help:

• By giving advice

OR by assisting to:

• Organise for surveys or drawings to be prepared if necessary
  
• Obtain prices from contractors
  
• Apply for grants or loans that may be available for the works
  
• Organise the works through to completion
  

Approach other agencies who may be able to help

To arrange an appointment or further information contact:
Care and Repair Officer,
Shire Housing Association Ltd,
Netherthird House,
Netherthird,
Cumnock,
KA18 3DB

Or Telephoning 01290 421130 or 01290 428011,
Faxing 01290 428025

Or e-mailing info@shirehousing.com

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