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Care and Repair
Western Isles Care and Repair was the first rural Care and Repair project to be set up in Scotland in 1986 and the grants available include Improvement Grant, Repair Grant and Disabled Grant. The Care and Repair Project also administers a Small Repairs Service.
Grants are available:
- to assist elderly and disabled home owners and crofting tenants with repair, improvement and disabled grant works to their homes.
- to assist householders to identify necessary works, obtain estimates and apply for grant assistance through Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Repair and Improvement Grant system.
Eligibility - any of the following will apply
- you must be aged over 60 years or;
- you must be registered disabled or blind or;.
- you must have severe mobility or medical problems
- only home owners or crofters can apply.
Client Requirements
- In most cases the client will have to provide some financial contribution towards the proposed works.
- The client and their property are assessed as eligible by Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar.
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