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Barnsley Stay Put
A Home Improvement Agency
Supported by:
DCLG, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council and Barnsley Primary Care Trust
We are a not-for-profit home improvement agency operated by Yorkshire Housing Foundation in partnership with Barnsley Council, Social Services and Supporting People funding program and Strategic Housing Regulatory Services.
What do we do?
We operate in the Barnsley area, providing independent advice on repairs, improvements and adaptations for clients, particularly those aged over 60 or disabled people of any age.
We offer other services including help with:
- applying for local authority grants
- applying for schemes which release money tied up in the value of your home
- getting access to charitable funding
- form filling
- identifying benefits for which you may be eligible.
Our staff can visit you at home to discuss the type of work needed and what your options are.
- We can get estimates for you and oversee the work to ensure it is carried out to a high standard and is good value for money.
- Barnsley Stay Put offers a number of other services to help you keep your home in good repair:
- Telephone advisory service - for advice on general and particular problems and issues
- Energy efficiency - advice on possible grant and discount schemes
- Contractors’ list – advice and information on employing builders is available. We have a list of vetted builders and contractors available.
Contact us at:
Barnsley Stay Put
Office 42, Thurnscoe Business Centre, Princess Drive, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S63 0BL
Tel: 0845 607 6438
Fax: 01709 891161