Anchor Housing has a Staying Put Scheme in the Lewes District which is run jointly with the successful scheme in the Wealden District.  Its aim is to help older and disabled people to remain in their own homes by providing help with both minor and major adaptations and accessing Local Authority Grants on behalf of their clients.  Although the Scheme is based in Hailsham, the Anchor Caseworkers and Technical Staff visit their clients at home so the scheme is easily accessed in the Lewes District.

 

The Scheme is partly funded by Local Government, and also by Central Government, and many local charities and businesses contribute as well.

 

The Scheme can help in several ways:-

 

1.  Core Agency Services:-

Assist clients with major adaptations or various safety based repairs to the fabric of the property mainly by accessing Local Authority Grants, but also by accessing charitable or other funding.  Assisting clients with Energy Efficiency Advice and Income Maximisation.

 

2.  Handyperson Scheme:-

Anchor Staying Put employs a Handyperson dedicated to the Lewes District who can carry out small repairs and adaptations to our clients property.  This can include fixing shelves, smoke detectors, grab rails and hand rails, dripping taps and minor electrical work, repairing of fences and clearing of gutters at ground floor level (i.e. a bungalow).  Various security items are also available at an extremely cheap price via Sussex Police and can be fitted by the Handyperson.  We can also supply and fit Keysafes for as little as £21.00 plus £10 fitting charge.

 

The cost of this service (which is available to anyone regardless of income) is the materials (which can be supplied at cost price or else we can use the client’s own materials if preferred) plus a donation of £10 per hour (2 hours if the client is in receipt of a means tested benefit).

 

3.  Gardening Scheme.

Anchor can refer you to several gardeners who have been vetted and have signed an agreement to charge no more than £7.50 per hour.  The gardeners can be used either for regular tidy ups or for a one off clear up.

 

These schemes are fully supported by Lewes District Council and Social Services in East Sussex and many of the Town and Parish Councils of the District.

 

If you would like more information about these Schemes please contact Anchor Housing on 01323 441013 for the Core Services or 01323 442556 for the Handyperson and Gardening Services.