Care and Repair in Powys

What is Care and Repair in Powys?

It is a housing advice agency which will advise and support older or disabled people who need repairs, improvements or adaptations carried out to their homes. We are independent and non-profit making.
You will have control over all the decisions that are made about any work which needs to be done to your home.

The aim of our scheme is to help keep older and disabled people in warmth, comfort and security.


What will it cost?

The advisory services of Care and Repair in Powys are free. The Agency itself is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government, Powys teaching Health Board and Powys County Council.


What can we do for you?

One of our agency workers can visit you at home to discuss what repairs you would like done or adaptations you need. If you decide you would like work carried out, then we can:

Discuss and advise on how to pay for the work.

Help with form filling for grants, loans, benefit claims etc.

Arrange for any necessary surveys to be done.

Help choose a builder.

Liaise with grants department, Social Services and other agencies, as necessary.

Monitor repair work whilst builders are on site.

Ensure that you are satisfied with the work before payment is made.