Anchor Staying Put - An Award Winning Home Improvement
Agency for Purbeck
Anchor Staying Put provides a
home improvement agency on behalf of the Council. Its aim is to
help older or disabled home owners and private tenants who live in
the area.
Our case worker is based at the Council
offices and can help in a number of different ways to enable
you to ‘stay put’ in the community in comfort and safety. Anchor
offers confidential advice, support and assistance.
Anchor recently announced that the agency had recently achieved
the Charter Mark
Standard for excellent customer service as well as recieving
the 'Quality Mark' from
Foundations, the national body overseeing home improvement
agencies. 'Our aim is to provide the best possible service and
experience for our clients.' David Rubick - Agency
Manager
What sort of work can we tackle?
- Rewiring
- Heating / plumbing
- Replacement doors and windows
- Adaptations for people with disabilities
How does this
service work?
Our case worker will visit you at home to
discuss your needs and help find the right solution for you. If you
want to we will help you decide exactly what work should be done
and prepare drawings and schedules of work. We will obtain prices
and advise you on reliable contractors and inspect the work as it
is done.
How do I pay for the cost of the
works?
We can help you get information on the
different ways of paying for the works. Some clients receive a
grant and we can advise you on what you are entitled to. We can
also advise you on help available from income support and other
social security benefits.
Housing options for older
people:
If staying put is not an option, or
you are considering moving, our housing options case worker can
provide help and support throughout the process of moving so you
can reach a decision that best suits you. This may include
moving in with family or friends, retirement or sheltered housing
schemes, extra care retirement or sheltered housing, residential or
nursing care.
Links:
Anchor Staying
Put (external link)
Charter Mark
(external link)
Foundations (external
link)
Contact Details:
If you would like to speak to the case worker
based in Purbeck please ring us on 01929
557288, email envservices@purbeck-dc.gov.uk or
pick up a leaflet at the District Council offices at Westport
House, Wareham