Care & Repair West Lothian also operates a small repairs service which aims to provide older and disabled people with practical help and advice in undertaking small repairs and jobs around their home.

To qualify for the service, clients must be:

• Over 60 years of age or Registered Disabled
• Temporarily incapacitated, e.g. recovering from an operation
• Currently in hospital awaiting discharge

It should be noted that the service is open to owners and tenants, although clients will not be eligible for assistance if there is a household member under 60 years of age.

There is no charge for labour costs, however, if any materials have to be purchased, the client will be responsible for meeting the cost.

The spectrum of jobs completed is wide and varied. Typical repairs include small joinery jobs, changing light bulbs and smoke detector batteries, moving furniture, and replacing door locks.

Although we cannot tackle electrical and/or plumbing repairs, we are able to pass these types of jobs via a trade referral to approved contractors.