Age UK Isle of Wight’s HandyPerson service has been helping Island residents to live independently in their own homes for more than 5 years, but from the end of the month the Isle of Wight Council funding for this service is being removed.
The Newport-based charity say they recognise the ongoing need for this vital service – which provides free labour for small jobs around the home – and have therefore vowed to continue to provide an outstanding service, at a reasonable price for Island residents.
This loss of funding means that, as of 1st April 2018, all handy person services supplied by Age UK Isle of Wight will be charged for under their HomeSafe service, which aims to help residents with a range of jobs inside and outside the home, including:
– Installing grab rails and other adaptations, (internal & external)
– Fitting doorbells, external key safes, locks and security chains, plug sockets and light fixtures (and other minor electrical jobs)
– Power washing paths, patios and driveways
– Moving and assembling furniture, units, flat-packs, etc.
– Fence and gate repairs
– Hanging shelving, picture frames, mirrors, blinds and curtain rails
– Minor carpentry and plumbing work
– and more…
Jobs through the charity’s HomeSafe service are carried out by experienced technicians, all of whom are employed by Age UK Isle of Wight, are reliable and trustworthy, and have full DBS checks and insurance.
As well as the peace of mind that residents will get from utilising trusted tradespeople, those using the HomeSafe service will be supporting a vital local charity; any profits from the HomeSafe service go directly towards helping to provide Age UK Isle of Wight’s free, charitable services.
The HomeSafe service is available to all adults over 18, living on the Isle of Wight.
