HandyVan

There are many handyperson services operating across the country, some of these may charge and some can even be free. It's a great way to find some extra help with small jobs, making life easier and safer around the home.

Services differ from place to place but these are the sorts of jobs they can usually help with:

Small repairs - putting up curtain rails, shelves and pictures
Safety measures - fitting smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and grab rails
Home security - door and window locks, door chains and door viewers
Energy efficiency checks - installing draught excluders, radiator heat reflectors and energy efficient lightbulbs

Age UK's HandyVan service

Our handyperson service is called HandyVan. The HandyVan service can help with many of the jobs listed above and operates in the following areas:

Birmingham
Manchester City
Cardiff
North East Lincolnshire
Chelmsford
North West Leicestershire
Grimsby
Southend
Havering

Huddersfield
Wakefield
Kent
West Dorset
Lambeth
West Lancashire
Leeds
West Sussex
Swindon

If you live in one of these areas and would like to know whether our HandyVan can help you, call 0845 026 1055 or email handyvan@ageuk.co.uk

Can't find your area on this list?

As HandyVan is just one of many services across the UK, there may well be another Age UK handyperson service available where you live. To find out if your local Age UK operates a handyperson service in your area, call our Advice line on 0800 169 65 65. opens link in new window

The Foundations website is also a useful way to find out what's availiable in your area including help and advice with major home improvements.

How the HandyVan service works

Read our step by step guide of what will happen when you contact us to access the service, and watch a video about how we helped Mrs Cameron.

How the HandyVan service works

How to apply for the HandyVan service

Our fleet of 26 HandyVans are spread across the UK and deliver a service to those who meet certain criteria. To find out if you're eligible to receive the service just call 0845 026 1055, email handyvan@ageuk.co.uk, or to print a Freepost reply slip, download our opens link in new window HandyVan home service leaflet.

For information in a pdf format opens link in new window

download a large print guide to the HandyVan service

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