What this guide is
This guide lists some help and support available for older or disabled home owners and private tenants.
We have separate information for people living in council housing.
Small repairs to your home
Through Care & Repair Renfrewshire's small repairs service, you can get repairs done to your home, such as:
- small joinery repairs
- small electrical and plumbing repairs
- some general support, such as hanging curtains and turning mattresses.
The labour is free. You'll just need to pay for any materials used.
You can use the small repairs service if you either:
- 60 or older
- disabled
- the parent or guardian of someone who gets a disability or sickness benefit including Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Attendance Allowance, or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
Learn more about the small repairs service (Care & Repair Renfrewshire website)
Adaptations to your home
If you or someone you live with has difficulty getting in and out of your home, it may be possible to adapt your house to make it more suitable for your needs.
An occupational therapist from our social work services can visit you to discuss your requirements. They'll be able to suggest adaptations that can help you get the most out of your home.
We may be able to help you with the cost of any equipment or temporary adaptations that the occupational therapist recommends. If they recommend a permanent adaptation, you may be able to get a grant to help you meet the cost.
This grant will cover 80% of the cost of the work. Depending on your financial circumstances, you may be able to get a higher level of grant support for up to 100%.
Learn more about adapting your home
Getting permission from your landlord for adaptations
If you're a tenant of a private landlord, you'll need your landlord's permission to make any adaptations to your home. You have a right to adapt the property you live in, so your landlord should not refuse permission without a good reason.
Council tax
If your home is specially adapted to meet your needs, you may be able to get to a council tax discount.
Learn about council tax discounts on homes adapted for people with disabilities
Contact us
Email us at ownerservices.hps@renfrewshire.gov.uk if you have questions about adapting your home.