Help Around Your Home

If you require financial help towards repairs then the City of York Council may be able to offer some assistance

Handyperson Service

The Handyperson Service is provided by the Healthy and Sustainable Homes Services at City of York Council. They can be contacted by ringing 01904 552300 or by email housing.standards@york.gov.uk

The Handyperson Service can perform small jobs around your home if you:

• live in the City of York area
• are a home owner or private tenant
• are aged 60 years and over, or are disabled

York Neighbours

York Neighbours offer 3 types of support; help with practical one off jobs, a regular phone call and individual and group outings. For more information contact them at:-

York Neighbours
The Raylor Centre
James Street
York
YO10 3DW

Telephone: 01904 891627

The York Neighbours office is 9am to 5pm Monday - Friday. At busy times you may get their answerphone but leave your name and number and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

Goodgym York

GoodGym is a community of runners, walkers and cyclist working with community organisations, who combine getting fit with supporting older people (50+) and community projects. Requests for help have to come from a community organisation. They do not accept self-referrals.

They carry out practical tasks in the home or garden for older people who can no longer do such tasks for themselves.

Examples of tasks carried out by GoodGym York include:

• changing light bulbs
• moving heavy items of furniture
• assembling flat-pack furniture

Any required tools must be available at the property. Your local community organisation can request practical support for an older person.