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Newham Home Improvement Agency

Home Improvement Agency

Newham Home Improvement Agency assists older and disabled
people who live in private sector housing.
We offer confidential advice, support and assistance that you are free to accept or reject.


Who qualifies for the help of the Newham Home Improvement Agency?

• Disabled people, living in any housing tenure, for whom an adaptation has been recommended by an occupational therapist.

• Owner occupiers who are over 60, have a low income and are in need of help with repairs.

• Owner occupiers who are disabled, on a low income and are
in need of help with repairs.

For more information

Call 020 8430 4198 /4631/ 4679

What kind of work can we help you with?

• Major Adaptations to your home if you are disabled
Repairs (although financial assistance is extremely limited)
• Help from the Handyvan scheme with small repairs, security works and falls prevention

We will also…

• Visit you at home to discuss your needs and help you to find the right solution

• Inform you of any grants or loans available to pay for the work

• Help you to decide what work should be done and to prepare drawings and specifications

• Help obtain prices, give advice on reliable contractors, and supervise the whole job


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