Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Blaenau Gwent Care & Repair is an independent home improvement agency that helps older and disabled owner-occupiers to remain in their own homes, living as independently as possible, through providing information about choices that can improve safety, security, comfort and convenience. We do this by bringing together the expertise and finance needed to carry out the necessary repairs, improvements and/or adaptations to enable older or disabled people to remain in their own homes. This takes the form of advice and information, helping to apply for grant assistance where needed, practical assistance in the form of carrying out small-scale repairs and adaptations quickly, as well as being able to pass on details of reputable builders. The work undertaken can range from small items, e.g. a dripping tap, putting up a curtain rail, the installation of handrails or new locks, to bigger jobs such as relaying external steps, ramps or external handrails. The Agency will also provide personal support, technical advice and supervise larger scale building works, such as building a specially adapted bathroom or replacing a roof. We are a non-profit making organisation, funded by the Welsh Government and Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council. We are able to assist you if you are aged 50 or over and/or vulnerable disabled, and a homeowner or private tenant residing in Blaenau Gwent.