Pretigious awards for West Norfolk Council’s Handyperson Prevention Service

West Norfolk Council’s Handyperson Prevention Service has gained a prestigious award for a second 12 months operating. The occupational therapist who works for a similar division was additionally a winner.

The Handyperson of the 12 months and Housing Occupational Therapist of the 12 months Awards got by the Foundations Nationwide Wholesome Housing Awards which recognises excellence in supporting folks to stay independently.

Cllr Sam Sandell, cupboard member for folks and communities, stated: “Congratulations to the crew for successful the handyperson award once more and to Julie Hallows, our occupational therapist, for successful her class.”

Initially created 16 years in the past to undertake minor repairs, the service has developed through the years.

In 2017 a overview of the service, and session with well being and social care organisations, led to the service increasing. Since then it has centered on implementing preventative measures across the residence that make day-to-day residing simpler and cut back the prospect of somebody falling.

It’s a free, funded service for West Norfolk residents who’ve a incapacity or well being situation and the crew’s actions embrace putting in seize rails and easier-to-use handles and faucets.

It really works alongside the most important adaptation service for bigger works and in addition hyperlinks with different organisations to make referrals when folks want additional assist.

Over the past 4 years the crew has supported over 2,200 shoppers and accomplished greater than 3,960 jobs. This 12 months over 470 shoppers have been referred to the service.