BCP HANDYVAN SERVICE

What is the Handyvan Service?

BCP Council are offering a variety of minor handyperson repairs around your home.

BCP Council’s Handyvan Service provides practical and useful help to support those living in their own homes to maintain their independence. From general household tasks to small repair jobs, our friendly and qualified staff will meet your repair needs.

All staff are police checked, so we take the stress out of the domestic repairs and you stay in control. Don’t waste time worrying, help is at hand.

The service is available Monday – Friday (excluding bank holidays).

What will it cost me?

Only the cost of the materials!

Yes, it’s that simple.

You only need to supply, or cover the cost of, any materials needed – the labour is free.

There are no hidden costs.

What can we do?

Replacing light bulbs & fuses
Repairing / Installing grab rails
Replacing Batteries in smoke detectors
Fitting door chains, locks & spy holes
Hanging curtains, tracks or rails
Replacing broken toilet seats
Repairing or securing carpet areas
Moving small items of furniture
Minor repairs to fences & gates
Bleeding radiators
Repairs / Clearing to pathways
Plus many more…

Please Note – The repair jobs must be able to be completed within 2 hours to qualify.

Am I Eligible?

This service can be provided for free by people living within Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole Council who meet the following criteria –

– Aged over 60 or have a disability or a long term condition

and

– In receipt of one or more of the following government benefits –

Any means tested benefit
Attendance Allowance (AA)
Carer’s Allowance
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

If you meet all of the above criteria then you qualify for the Handyvan Service

Categories

• Aged

Regions

• Bournemouth
• Christchurch
• Poole
• Whole of BCP