Help with daily living

Keeping your home clean and tidy

Discover practical support, services and advice to help you manage your home, stay comfortable, and live independently

Housework

Take a tour of our Virtual House to explore a range of equipment that can make housework easier. This includes items such as perching stools for sitting while working in the kitchen, as well as long‑handled tools and easy‑grip gadgets.

Heating your home

Get advice how to make your home energy efficient

Tailored energy advice service - free impartial advice
Home Energy Assessment - upgrades that could make your home cheaper to heat
Energy grants and support - through various organisations

Handy man

Care and Repair is handy man and security works service designed to support older, disabled and vulnerable people and enable them to continue to live safe, warm and secure within their own homes.
TrustATrader allows you to quickly find a tradesperson in your area who can be trusted to provide a high standard of work

Adapting your home

Find adaptations and advice to help you stay safe and independent at home:

Virtual Home - explore adaptations and equipment to support you in the home
Visual Impaired team - specialist advice for people who are have visual or hearing impairments
Housing options - including extra care housing, supported living and sheltered housing

Damp, condensation and mould

Find support with:

Gardening

TrustATrader allows you to quickly find a tradesperson in your area who can be trusted to provide a high standard of work including gardening services.

Last updated 01 June 2026

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