Independent Living

Find local information and services that can help you live independently at home, including housing options, meals, equipment and practical support.

Independent Living

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Living Independently Cambridgeshire

Provides local information or support related to independent living.

Area: Cambridgeshire

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Living Independently Peterborough

Provides local information or support related to independent living.

Area: Peterborough

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Healthy You Falls Prevention Service

The Healthy You Falls Prevention Service is a FREE service commissioned by Public Health at Cambridgeshire County Council for residents across Cambridgeshire.

Area: Cambridgeshire

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Living independently (Peterborough)

Most people over the age of 85 are able to remain living independently in their own homes in Peterborough. There are lots of things you can do to remain living independently in the community for as long as possible.

Area: Peterborough

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Help with meals for adults and older people (Cambridgeshire)

There are tools, equipment and organisations which can make meal times easier. You can get groceries delivered directly to your house, or use a meal delivery service (often known as Meals on Wheels).

Area: Cambridgeshire

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Home Adaptations

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Handyperson service in Peterborough

Peterborough Handyperson service is run by Care and Repair at Peterborough City Council can assist you to repair, maintain, and adapt your home. The service can also deliver minor aids and adaptations that help to prevent falls and accidents in the home. The service is mainly for small, non-urgent repairs and the scheme uses vetted contractors to undertake the work.

Area: Peterborough
Tel: 01733 863895

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Handyperson service in Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire Handyperson Service is run by Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to help with minor alterations, repairs, and DIY for people aged 65 and over and any adult with a disability. Charges may apply for some services.

Area: Cambridgeshire
Tel: 01480 700205
Email: chp@ageukcap.org.uk

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Safe Local Trades

Safe Local Trades is another website you can look at for tradespeople such as electricians, plumbers, carpenters, or painters/decorators. All the tradespeople listed have been vetted, and their performance is monitored.

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Safety in the Home Age UK Handyperson service

A service that will handle small-scale home remediations, e.g., grab rails.

Area: Cambridgeshire & Peterborough

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CFRS home safety service

CFRS home fire safety check.

Area: Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.

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Help with Meals

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Help with meals for adults and older people (Cambridgeshire)

There are tools, equipment and organisations which can make meal times easier. You can get groceries delivered directly to your house, or use a meal delivery service (often known as Meals on Wheels).

Area: Cambridgeshire

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Cambridge and Peterborough Food Support Providers

How Are You Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Area: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

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Meals on Wheel UK

Meals on Wheels in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area.

Area: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

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