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We offer services for owners and tenants of private sector housing, with the aim of providing resources to vulnerable households. If you would like more information on any of these services contact us on 0115 901 3972 or email environmentalhealth@gedling.gov.uk. These services include:
Private sector tenants should contact their landlord or agent if they have any problems with the condition of their rented property. If the landlord/agent ignores or fails to respond to the complaint please contact us on 0115 901 3972. An Officer will investigate the complaint and if necessary take appropriate action to ensure that any necessary works are carried out at the property.
The Handyperson Service provides help for people over 60 on disability related benefits who need a hand with odd jobs around the home, such as fixing leaky taps or fitting window locks. Work is carried out by reputable trades people. For more information contact 0115 9887 160 or download the leaflet below:
The Preventative Adaptation Service (PAS) allows people who are less steady on their feet as they used to be to do more by installing simple safety measures such as grab rails and half steps, by a reliable contractor. It costs £10, and is available to anyone aged over 70 who owns or rents their home. For more information contact 0115 9887 209 or download the leaflet below:
You can also apply for PAS online by downloading the application form below:
These grants are used to help towards the cost of adapting the home of a disabled person to enable them to live there as independently as possible. For further information and advice please contact us on 0115 901 3972. More information can be found by visiting the Nottinghamshire County Council website.
For properties which require works to remedy specified defects. Applicants must be aged 60 or over, or disabled, have children aged 16 years or under and be claiming specific benefits. For information or further advice contact us on 0115 901 3972 or email environmentalhealth@gedling.gov.uk.
Grants are available for such works as aditional or more accessible sanitary appliances, renewal of defective heating and hot water systems, safety works, security works and thermal insulation works, funding towards your warm front grant. The types of works available vary depending on you are elderly, disabled or a family and in reciept of specific benefits. For information contact us on 0115 901 3972 or email environmentalhealth@gedling.gov.uk.
For information regarding the schemes currently available please visit our energy grant pages.
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