Care and Repair Service (Home Improvement Agency)

Home Improvement Agencies (HIAs) help elderly people, people with disabilities and other vulnerable people make adaptations to the homes they own. A Home Improvement Agency will give information, advice and support to homeowners who need repairs or improvements to their homes, or the assistance of a handyperson for decorating or gardening. The HIA will assess the homeowner's needs and advise on practical, financial and legal matters related to adapting the home, repairing or insulating it. The main purpose of HIA i...