Housing

• Accessible Homes
  For details of private and council house accommodation, which is accessible or adapted for disabled people contact the Re-housing Section.
• Gas Services
  Gas Companies take into account the needs of older and disabled customers by providing a range of special services including; a "Password" scheme so that people can be sure that the person calling on them is a genuine employee of the Gas Company; a record of customers with special needs, gas safety checks and specially adapted controls, including Braille or studded knobs for certain appliances. There are a number of free informative publications, plus information on tape for visually impaired customers, available from Energy Centres. For more information telephone 0645 555304.
• Electricity Services
  Local electricity boards offer a wide range of services to assist people with special needs. These include a "Password" scheme whereby the person has their own password, which is used when an electricity board worker or meter reader calls so that they can be sure that the caller is genuine. Other services include special appliances, adapted plugs and information on tape.
• Home Insulation
  EAGA Ltd makes grants towards draught proofing and insulating your home if you are in receipt of certain benefits. To find out if you are eligible contact the EAGA partnership.
• Water Services
  United Utilities has a special range of services that are available to help disabled and elderly people with particular requirements such as home visits, bills and payments. Information is available including large print, Braille and audio cassette.