Care & Repair

We provide a range of services, practical advice, guidance and support which help people maintain their independence so that they can continue to live in their own homes for as long as possible. Our care and repair teams work predominantly with homeowners and private tenants in Haringey, Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

We work with a range of customers, including:

• people aged 55 and over
• younger disabled people
• people on low incomes

The services we provide vary depending on where you live and include:

• advice on repairs and maintaining your home
• help arranging grants, loans and funding towards the cost of work
• technical help, preparing schedules and overseeing work carried out by reliable contractors
• advice on maximising income and benefits
• help accessing local services
• gardening services
• Anti burglary support project 

Multitask membership scheme

Our multitask membership scheme in Haringey provides a range of services, including advice, project management and subsidised handyman and gardening services. The membership fee is just £30 a year.

Paying for work

With so many grants, loans and funding schemes available, things can get a bit confusing or seem really daunting! However, there’s no need to worry – we have many years experience of helping our customers make sense of what financial help is out there and can also help you through the application process. You may of course also use your own personal savings to fund work.

Again, because of how funding is allocated across local authorities in England, the options available will depend on where you live. Options include:

• Disabled facility grants
  We can support home owners through all stages of making an application as well as when work is being carried out if the grant is approved by your local council (Staffordshire and some areas of Derbyshire).
• Houseproud Scheme
  This council-backed scheme helps homeowners in Derbyshire to access loans and mortgages to help fund repairs, improvements and adaptations.
• Warmer homes, healthier living
  This scheme helps fund heating repairs and replacement for people with long-term health needs.
• Handyperson Service
  This service is available to older people and people with disabilities in Haringey. It helps customers maintain their independence by carrying out minor repairs and small adaptations.

Contact us

To find out more about our services and how we can help, please get in touch:

Metropolitan
Care and Repair
Cambridge House
109 Mayes Road
London, N22 6UR

Haringey

t: 020 3535 4700

Derbyshire

Metropolitan
Care and Repair
Unit 16 Masons Place Business Park
Derby, DE21 6YZ

t: 0845 850 8013

e: hiaderbyshire@metropolitan.org.uk

Staffordshire

Metropolitan
Care and Repair
3^rd floor, Falcon Point Park Plaza
Hayes Way
Cannock, WS12 2DE

t: 020 3535 3670

e: hiacannock@metropolitan.org.uk