The help offered can range from offering advice and recommendations to people who need reliable professionals to carry out work to delivering major adaptations for people most in need.

We can:

• Help with identifying the work required to adapt, repair or improve a customer’s home.
• Help with Disabled Facilities Grant applications for adaptation works.
• Help homeowners with Home Repairs Assistance for essential repairs to their home.
• Monitor the quality of work carried out by experienced and approved contractors.
• Assist with Housing Options – giving people access to practical help and information about moving home and what housing options are available to meet their needs. The advice and support given is free, although costs will be incurred for services such as removal companies, solicitors, etc. The service may be able to access funding or grants to help you with these costs.
• Assess for and provide, equipment and minor adaptions helping to reduce risks, minimise concerns and prevent falls at home.
• Provide you with our handy person service; for works which include replacing washers for taps, hanging curtains, small painting jobs and fitting key safes or grab rails.
• Provide advice and practical guidance for customers with Dementia who would like help to remain safe and maximise their independence at home.

PILS can also help with privately-funded adaptations for homeowners, for which a reasonable fee is charged for overseeing the works and ensuring they meet your independent living needs.