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Home maintenance service

Age Concern Barnet has run a handyperson service for the last seven years. The present service is funded by the Primary Care Trust and enables older people to have small jobs done in their home free of charge; the only charge is for materials

From July this year, the London Borough of Barnet has been providing Age Concern Barnet with a substantial amount of money to expand the scheme. The only proviso is that the money will have to be spent in the next 12 months. So if you have any jobs that need doing or know someone who needs some help around the house, get in touch with the Home Maintenance Service at the Meritage Centre on 020 8150 0963 or email handy.acb@btconnect.com. We want to help as many people as possible.

We are also applying to the Home Office for money to provide home security items such as door and window locks. Working with the safer neighbourhood projects, we will be able to provide a comprehensive home security package, which should be available free of charge.

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