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Handyvan services
Do you sometimes struggle to find someone to do those little jobs around the home, such as:
- Replacing Lightbulbs
- Replacing electric plugs
- Fitting curtain rails and re-hanging curtains.
Most areas now have handyvan services operating through Home Improvement Agencies, which are "not for profit" organisations. They can carry out small jobs that affect the safety and comfort of elderly, vulnerable or disabled people.
The Handyperson can also do a safety check on your home to identify things that need to be done to help you to be safer and prevent you from tripping or falling.
Here are contact details for handyperson services operating in local authority areas we are aware of.
Chester-le-Street: Age Concern - 0191 3718601
Derwentside: Care & Repair - 01207 581391
Durham: Age Concern - 0191 3718601
Easington: Care & Repair - 0191 5270100
Easington: Age Concern - 0191 5867601
Gateshead: Staying Put - 0191 4824977
North Tyneside: Staying Put - 0191 2951011
Sedgefield: Home Improvement Agency - 01388 816166
Sedgefield: Age Concern - 01388 720064
Teesdale: Durham Dales - 01388 761938
Hartlepool: Endeavour - 01429 272220
Wear Valley: Durham Dales - 01388 761938
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