Funding boost for home safety in Arbroath West and Letham area

Angus Care and Repair has received a £5,000 boost from the New Mains of Guynd Solar Community Fund, which will be used in the Arbroath West and Letham area to promote home safety.

The organisation has been carrying out its Home Safety service for more than 20 years, advising people on issues such as fire, security, medicines, food, and accident prevention.

However, a spokesperson for the organisation said it has had its funding cut by the Integrated Joint Board of Angus Council and NHS Tayside.

The spokesperson said: “The Care and Repair home safety service highlights the need to take extra precautions to try to avoid slips, trips and accidents, and contributes to prevention of hospital admissions or medical intervention.

“Our officers can also make sure the equipment you use in the home is safe by testing portable electrical appliances.

“The home safety officer is a time-served and skilled joiner who can put right any potential faults or repairs at the time of the visit or can organise a follow-up visit to carry out the repairs.”

Angus Care and Repair chairman Jim Johnston said: “Angus Care and Repair was developed as a charity to assist older and disabled people to remain independent at home and to avoid inappropriate hospital admission or statutory care.

“This service has been a major success over the years and has brought over £750,000 of charitable funding over the years to supplement essential services over and above those commissioned by Angus Council/angus IJB.”

Angus Care and Repair can be contacted on 01356 665170.