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Handyperson scheme

The Handyperson Scheme is a service provided by the Isle of Anglesey County Council and Gofal a Thrwsio Môn for people over 70 years and / or people with disabilities to receive minor housing repairs and to ensure their home safety.

Who is eligible?

People aged 70 and / or people with disabilities:

  • who are home owners or tenants (either in the public or private sector)
  • who have no family, or other person that could complete or arrange the work on their behalf
  • who’s ability to live independently and safely within their own home would be at risk without the completion of the work

How can we help?

A wide variety of small repairs and maintenance jobs can be carried out under the Handyperson scheme eg

  • door easing / realigning
  • window repairs, replacing glass
  • cleaning gutters
  • repairs gates, fences
  • general joinery
  • basic plumbing eg repairs to leaking taps
  • basic electrical work eg rewiring plugs, replacing light bulbs
  • security work ie fitting or replacing locks and security equipment

The Handyperson Scheme will not include work normally undertaken by a skilled person.

How much will it cost?

The cost of the materials used and a £20 flat rate payment. The work undertaken within the scheme is restricted to small jobs and is not a service offered by the landlord, Isle of Anglesey County Council or the Gofal a Thrwsio Môn Rapid Response Adaptations Programme.

Further information

To receive the service contact:

Gofal a Thrwsio Môn Cyf
33 - 35 Stryd Fawr
Llangefni
Anglesey
LL777UNA
Tel: 01248 750625
Fax: 01248 750358
email: gath@taieryri.co.uk

A company limited by guarantee and a registered charity -  number 1095483

Dissatisfied users of the Handyperson scheme should refer any complaints to the manager of Gofal a Thrwsio Môn on 01248 750625.

The above details have been put on a bilingual poster. Follow the ‘dowloads’ tab above and print a copy if you wish.

Contact Social Services

Isle of Anglesey County Council
Council Offices
Llangefni
Anglesey
LL77 7TW
Tel: 01248 752752
Emergency out of hours tel: 01248 353551
Email: asdss@anglesey.gov.uk

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