Practical Help
 
Handy Van Schemes
Handy Van schemes provide older people in Chiltern, South Bucks and Wycombe districts with a minor repairs and home security service. For residents in the Aylesbury Vale, free security checks and smoke alarms for over 60's are available from Home Service on 01296 585 100.
Safer Homes in Southern Buckinghamshire Scheme
This scheme provides a general handy van service to older or vulnerable people including a minor repairs service and fitting of a range of home security products.
 
0800 587 0465
£
Cost: Materials, plus £10 per hour for labour (but grant assistance may be available)
Southern Bucks Handy Van Scheme
This scheme is run by Help the Aged and provides a free home security service to people over 60 with limited income and/or limited savings. Home security products such as door and window locks, door chains, door viewers and smoke alarms can be supplied and fitted.
 
01255 473999
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handyvan@helptheaged.org.uk