A Fife councillor has
welcomed the high levels of satisfaction with Kingdom Housing’s Care &
Repair service.
Liberal
Democrat Group Leader Cllr Tim Brett congratulated Kingdom Housing on their
good work in North East Fife, which, following referral by Fife Council,
included the installation of 52 wet floor showers, constructing 3 permanent
concrete ramps with associated door widening, building an extension and
carrying out a major internal renovation to a property. In addition, the Small
Repairs has carried out 189 jobs, to nip disrepair in the bud before it damages
the integrity of the property. Home owners over 60, as well as those registered
disabled over 50, can apply for work to be carried out, as can some private
tenants whose responsibility includes repairs to the property; the assessment
visit costs £10.
Cllr
Brett said, ‘Because these repairs keep older people safe and living longer in
their own homes they perform an extremely valuable service. The percentage of
Fifers aged over 60 is 24.8% and set to rise, with householders headed by those
aged between 60 and 70 expected to increase by 17% while those headed by an
over-75 year old are projected to go up by 88%. Furthermore it is estimated
that 27% of households in owner-occupied housing and 24% in private rented
accommodation include someone with a disability or long-standing health
problem. This means that requirement for such repairs as well as adaptations to
homes will only increase. Fife Council recognises the important contribution to
providing safe and appropriate housing for the elderly by Kingdom Housing
Association.’
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