Most people, irrespective of age or disability would prefer to live in their own home for as long as possible. However, a person’s home can quickly become unsuited to their needs due to disrepair, illness or disability.

Vale and Dale Home Improvement Agency is a not for profit scheme which provides advice, support and assistance to vulnerable home owners and private sector tenants who want to repair, maintain, improve or adapt their homes.

Unfortunately for most older and disabled people arranging and funding the necessary repairs or adaptations can prove to be a very complicated and distressing experience. Vale and Dale was set up by Broadacres in 1999 to try to address these needs. We visit clients in their own homes and provide a free and confidential advisory service. If works then proceed, for a small fee, we can advise and support clients throughout the process including:

• The preparation of schedules of work, detailed drawings and contract document.
• Help in finding a suitable and reliable builder and in obtaining competitive quotes.
• Obtaining the required Local Authority Planning and Building Regulations approvals
• Advice on and help in securing possible sources of funding including:

Disabled Facilities Grants - this grant is for the purpose of adaptations to a disabled client's home and must be supported by a recommendation from an Occupational Therapist.

Grants & Loans - For essential repairs to the home grants and loans may be available subject to eligibility criteria being met.

Home Energy Efficiency Scheme - A grant may be available for the purpose of insulating, improving or replacing the heating in a client's home.

Charitable Funding
In addition the Agency provides a number of ancillary services.

For further information please click here to view our leaflet.

Contact: Joan Crooks-Irving

0845 2008646/01609 767983

Fax: 01609 777017

Email: Vale & Dale