Derbyshire Handy Van Network - 0845 850 8013

3.56.00pm BST (GMT +0100) Tue 23rd Sep 2008

The Derbyshire Handy Van Network is open to those who are 60 and over or are referred by Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, the District or Borough Council Adult Social Services or Derbyshire Constabulary.

You can phone and ask for the van to visit your home and help with the following:-

• Home Fire Safety Checks

• Smoke Alarms checked and fitted

• Home Security Checks

• Energy Efficiency Advice

• Practical tasks for example: changing light bulbs, securing carpets and rugs, removing and hanging curtains, checking stair rails are secure and appropriate, installing key safes, path and door access clearance and securing tap washers to reduce dripping taps.

The service will also, with your permission, make referrals to their partners for additional services ans support for example Telecare Installations.

The partners are:

• Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service,

• Derbyshire County Council - Adult Social Services

• Derbyshire Dales District Council

• Derbyshire Constabulary

Each Household will be able to access this free service twice a year.

The service is available Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm

The service cannot offer an emergency service for plumbing or electrical problems- please contact the appropriate organisations.