New Handy Person Service for Elderly and Disabled Customers
Need a cupboard door adjusted, a light bulb changed or flat pack furniture assembled and can’t do it yourself? Sometimes it can also be expensive to get an expert in so ng homes have introduced a new handy person service for elderly and disabled tenants and residents.
The Handy Person Service is here to help you carry out those jobs with complete peace of mind knowing that you will get a good job done by a fully trustworthy operative.
We give you our assurance to help you feel completely at ease using this service.
What sort of work can be done?
- Door and window repairs and adjustments. (eg. Locks added, new trickle vents etc).
- Minor joinery work (adjustments to kitchen cupboards, pelmets, internal doors etc).
- Additional internal draught proofing.
- Shelving and cupboard fitment.
- Fixing down loose floor covering and other trip hazards.
- Putting up grab rails/handrails/curtain rails/blinds.
- Fixing pictures/mirrors etc to walls.
- Moving furniture/building flat pack furniture.
- Changing light bulbs, fitting lampshades.
Are there any jobs that cannot be undertaken by this service?
- Gas work cannot be undertaken or any work to the heating and hot water system.
- Electrical, plumbing/drainage work will not be possible using this service.
- Work that will structurally alter the property in any way.
- The Handy Person will not carry out any works that would be part of our normal maintenance service.
- Work will not be allowed in the loft or roof space.
So what do you need to provide?
The Handy Person service is free but you will have to pay for and provide your own materials and fittings/fixtures. Our Handy Person will carry tools and small items such as screws and nails to assist.
How long will each appointment last?
Each appointment will be limited to a maximum of 1 hour (this doesn’t mean just one job e.g. in 1 hour a curtain pole can be put up, a light bulb replaced and a cupboard door hinge adjusted).
What if you are not sure if the Handy Person service covers your required job?
Call us and ask! Our Customer Service Officers or your Housing Officer will advise you of whether your job can be completed or if appropriate book it in as repair
How do you order a job?
To order a job please call 0141 560 6000 or 0141 336 1300 and press option 1 which will take you through to the Repairs Team.
If your request qualifies for the Handy Person service a morning or afternoon appointment will be booked for you.
If your request doesn’t qualify for the Handy Person service, and where appropriate, it will be logged as a repair on our system.
African Challenge Scotland
African Challenge Scotland are a group supported by ng homes who have been meeting regularly on Saturdays at the Ron Davey Enterprise Centre in Vulcan Street in Springburn.
They are passionate about developing the talents and potential of young people and they want boys and girls to discover and develop their talents and to strive for high standards.
Young people are encouraged to make the most of the numerous opportunities on offer at African Challenge Scotland such as football, basketball, gymnastics, handball, table tennis, badminton, dance, music, swimming, wrestling, karate, kayaking as well as training in IT skills, public speaking, power point presentations, enterprise.
African Challenge Scotland is a busy hardworking community that puts achievement, respect for each other and integrity at the centre of life. They want young people to be focused, well-rounded and above all happy individuals.
African Challenge Scotland President Ronier Deumeni said: “At African Challenge Scotland we aim to develop in our young people the love of learning and the ability to think for themselves and to go on learning which will prepare them for the fast changing world of their adult lives.”
As well as class room based learning in Vulcan Street the group take part in sporting sessions at Springburn Leisure Centre and recently paid a visit to Pinkston Paddlesports Centre organised by ng sports legacy
Walter Nana from North Glasgow said: “I’m 15 and I enjoyed the day that I spent with African Challenge Scotland. I went to the kayak sport session, I like kayaking and I would like to do it again because I had fun and made friends.”
Pierre Dang from North East Glasgow said: “Today was a very big day for me. I learned so many things that I have never done in my life. I really enjoy that; it was so great for me. I’d really like to do that again.”
Father of three Lambert Iku from North Glasgow said: “Indeed, it was a nice outing with my children. The waterside was good to see and there were lots of friendly people. I can’t wait for the next event like this.”
The weekly sessions in Vulcan Street are proving very popular for children and adults alike with one mother of three saying: “I am very pleased with the work that African Challenge Scotland is doing for the African Community in Glasgow. I have been attending the workshop with my children every Saturday and it is great. They love to attend not just the workshop but also the sport and the swimming. This is a great change in my children’s lives. These activities have enabled them to build confidence and skills and improve their learning and education.”
African Challenge Scotland is organising a major cultural event to celebrate Christmas. It’s an opportunity for different cultures to come together including the African and Chinese communities in North Glasgow, ng homes tenants and others in the community. The event will be held on Friday 19th December 2014 at Saracen House, Possilpark, from 6pm to 11 pm.
If you like African Food and meeting new people then come and join us to discover the flavours of Africa with African Challenge Scotland.
You can follow us on twitter @acscotland and facebook/ African Challenge Scotland
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