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Sheffield Stay Put
A Home Improvement Agency
Supported by:
DCLG, Supporting People, Sheffield Council, Social Services and the Primary Care Trusts
We are a not-for-profit home improvement agency operated by Yorkshire Housing Foundation in partnership with Sheffield City Council.
What do we do?
We operate in the Sheffield 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.
- Sheffield 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.
- Home safety scheme - its aim is to reduce the number of falls in the home and is available to all older residents including council, private and housing association tenants. We can fit grab rails, hand rails, minor aids or equipment, smoke alarms and key safes for secure carer access.
Contact us at:
Sheffield Home Improvement Agency
243 Andover Street, Sheffield, S3 9EP
Tel: 0114 275 5216
Fax: 0114 275 0396