Eligibility
| Service | Referral Methods | Age Criteria | Tenure Criteria | Area Criteria | Other Criteria |
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| Handyperson Service | Self referral / Professional – All 60+ Under 60s – all referrals by health/social care professional, to confirm benefits criteria. | 60+ = open to all Under 60s – see referral methods | Any tenure | Manchester only | Our Handyperson service is only available for works where there is an impact on: - SAFETY - SECURITY - DIGNITY - ENERGY EFFICIENCY Under 60s – need to be in receipt of HR, DLA or PIP |
| Handyperson Service - Home Adaptations for Hospital Discharge (within 48 hours) | Hospital Discharge Team Community Health Worker Council Minor Adaptations Team | Any Adults | Any tenure | Manchester only | Client being discharged from any hospital |
| Handyperson Service - Dementia Home Pack | Self referral / Professional – All 60+ Under 60s – all referrals by health/social care professional, to confirm benefits criteria. | Any tenure | Manchester only | Must have dementia diagnosis | |
| Caseworker Service | Professional Referral only Health – GP, District nurse etc. or support group leader Social Services Community Navigator | 65+ | Any tenure | Manchester only | |
| Home Repairs Support - Contractor Advice | Self referral / Professional – All 60+ Under 60s – all referrals by health/social care professional, to confirm benefits criteria. | 60+ | Any tenure | Manchester only | |
| Home Repairs Support – Urgent Repairs | Self referral Professional referral | 60+ Under 60’s with serious health conditions or disability | Owner occupier | Manchester only | Client must be able to demonstrate that they have minimal savings and are on low income |
| Home Repairs Support – Supervised Work | Self referral Professional referral | 60+ Under 60’s with serious health conditions or disability | Owner occupier | Manchester only | Supervised works that are paid for privately will incur a 10% fee |
| Home Energy Loan Plan | Self referral | Any age | Owner occupier | Manchester only | |
| Help To Move | Professional Referral - only via Neighbourhood Apartments | Living temporarily in Neighbourhood Apartments | Manchester only | The service prioritises those without family support and requires that clients have either secured a housing offer or are realistically expected to receive one within two months |
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| Welfare Grants | Professional Referral only | 60+ Under 60s with serious health conditions or disability | Any tenure | Manchester only | Different funds have different criteria Client must be able to demonstrate that they have minimal savings and are on low income |