Home Improvement Agencies the English Model

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Home Improvement Agencies the English Model Thérèse Quinlivan Director

The Key to Independent Living Advice and Advocacy Financial Issues Technical Issues Making the Links

Services Provided Handyperson Services Home Repairs and Improvements Accident and Falls Prevention Delivering Adaptations Hospital Discharge Energy Efficiency and Fuel Poverty Crime and Safety

Why do we need Home Improvement Agencies? Improves health, quality of life, security and independence Improves neighbourhoods Reduces demands on Health and Social Care services

Advice & Signposting Assist in identifying & addressing problems with their homes Advice on housing options legal entitlements welfare benefits financial /budgeting support services community activities

Handyperson Service Basic maintenance Odd jobs Security Trips & Falls Fire protection Minor adaptations

Accident and Falls Prevention Home assessment Repairs Securing loose carpets Uneven paths Minor adaptations Fitting handrails Seat raisers

Delivering Adaptations Small adaptations fitted by the Handyperson Service to large scale adaptations through Technical Services

Home Repairs & Improvements Addressing home disrepair Windows Roofing Insulation

Energy Efficiency & Fuel Poverty Efficient & effective heating Efficient water heating Insulation Energy advice Advice on power companies

Hospital Discharge Quick response repairs & adaptations Befriending Services

Crime Reduction & Community Safety Home assessments Security measures Locks Lights Gardens Security advice Use of door chains Street safety

Structure of Agencies Project / Services Manager Case Workers Technical Officers Handyperson Administrators

Funders Central Government – Supporting People Local Authorities – Disabled Facilities Grants & Repair Grants County Social Services (Regional) Health –Regional and Local Health Police – Crime prevention Work and Pension Partnerships – Help the Aged, CAB & Economic Development Agency

Examples of What’s Happening in New Zealand Hutt Valley Taranaki Helping Families EECA

How Could we Develop HIAs Here? Identify Services Required Funding Sources Partnerships