The Handyman Scheme

RCC 9 Safer Homes Proposer: Gary Starkie Funding allocated: £9,745 The proposal The funding was allocated to set up a ‘mock’ house for older people to be able to test and try home safety equipment before they buy. This element did not progress when the service was closed, although a VCS organisation is now working on developing this initiative, and equipment bought is held by VANEL for use in other…