Yorkshire Housing FoundationHome Improvement Agency Service

What does it do?We provide independent advice on repairs, improvements and adaptations. This includes help with:
  • Applying for local authority grants.
  • Releasing money tied up in the value of your home.
  • Access to charitable funding.
  • Filling in forms
  • Identifying benefits for which you may be eligible.
Our staff can visit you at home to discuss what your options are.

We also offer a number of services to help you keep your home in good repair:
  • Telephone advisory service for advice on general and particular problems and issues
  • Energy efficiency advice on possible grant and discount schemes
  • Contractors list: advice and information on employing builders is available. We have a list of vetted builders and contractors available.

We can get estimates for you and oversee the work to ensure it is carried out to a high standard and is good value for money.

    Who it is for:

    Primarily people aged over 60 or disabled people of any age.

    Where it is available:

    Local service covering: Barnsley (South Yorkshire).

    What it costs:

    Our advice is free.

    How to access or apply for it:

    Contact us as above.

    Classification(s):

    Home maintenance, Home improvement agencies

    Info last updated:

    13/03/2011.
    About the service provider:
    Contact info:

    Barnsley Stay Put: Office 47, Thurnscoe Business Centre, Princess Drive, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 0BL. (view on map)

    Telephone: 0845 607 6438

    Fax: 01709 891 161

    http://www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk/pages/home_improvement_agencies/barnsley_stay_put/default.aspx

    Parent organisation:Yorkshire Housing Foundation
    Who are they?Currently has 4 Stay Put Service schemes, which are Home Improvement Agencies (HIA's), providing independent housing advice and practical assistance enabling vulnerable people to maintain their independence, in their own homes. These people include older

    Provider

    Yorkshire Housing Foundation