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01. About the service
The Handy Helpers service provides a range of internal and external maintenance to eligible people who are 65+ years old, or below 65 years old and living with a disability.
By carrying out simple maintenance tasks, we can minimise the risks and hazards in and around the home, and at the same time help to alleviate the stress associated with the inability to deal with household tasks or repairs.
The service is free or on a donation basis, based on an assessment carried out by our Handy Helper team leader. Due to high demand for the service, we offer support on a one-off basis only.
02. Types of jobs we do
Have a look at the types of tasks and repairs that we provide through the Handy Helpers service. This list is not exhaustive so get in touch even if your task is not mentioned but you need help.
We helped nearly 700 Bucks residents with gardening and home maintenance (FY 2022/2023)
03. Types of jobs we don’t cover
We do not undertake building, electrical or plumbing works, decorating or rubbish removal. However, we can show you where to find a tradesperson who has been vetted by a Trading Standards qualified Which? Assessor. We also do not provide a cleaning service.
04. Eligibility criteria
The Handy Helpers service is available to people living in Buckinghamshire who are 65+ years old, or those below 65 and living with a disability. Click in the rows below to check if you are eligible.
Risk factors
To be eligible, you must have at least four of these key risk factors:
- A trip or fall in the previous three months
- Suffering from a long-term health condition
- A recent discharge from hospital
- Aged 85+
- Having an age-related mental or physical disability
- A recent development of a health problem
- In receipt of a means-tested benefit
- Being a victim of crime
- Loss of a partner in the past two years
- Living alone
- Social isolation
- Caring for a partner or relative
Criteria
The service is available to people who meet the following criteria:
- Live in Buckinghamshire
- 65+ years old
- Less than 65 years old and living with a disability
- Less than 65 years old and identified as at risk of falls
- Less than 65 years old and identified as at risk of declining in independence/mental wellbeing
05. How to get help
Step 1: Complete the Handy Helpers form
If you would like to apply to the Handy Helpers service, or if you are referring a client, fill in the Handy Helpers referral form. If you need assistance completing this form or would like more information, contact Karen on 01844 617231/ 07821 133408 or email handyhelpers@communityimpactbucks.org.uk.
Step 2: Assessment by Handy Helpers
We will carry out an assessment to check you, or your client, is eligible for the Handy Helpers service and to identify what work is required. Each task will then be matched to an appropriate member of the Handy Helpers team.
Step 3: Confirmation of appointment
We are not able to offer a same-day service but urgent works will be given priority. You will be required to supply or pay for materials such as fixtures, fittings and furnishings.
Tasks will be completed free of charge for those who meet the eligibility criteria. However, you can donate to the project if you wish.
Step 4: Tell us how we have done
Need help with a maintenance task?
Simply fill in this referral form
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