Learning from practice

Home Improvement Agencies are small, locally based, not-for-profit organisations. They assist older, disabled or vulnerable homeowners or private sector tenants to repair, maintain, or adapt their homes.

There are 271 HIAs in England, covering 318 Local Authority areas.

In 2004, they helped 40,000 people to remain living independently within their own homes by facilitating over £93 million worth of repairs, improvements and adaptations.

Many also provide advice and support on benefits, and operate schemes for energy efficiency and warm homes, crime prevention and accident reduction, gardening and decorating.

Download documents
Care & Repair Leeds:Falls Prevention Service Survey December 2004
Home Improvement Agency leaflets on the contributions they can make to Hospital Discharge and work on Falls and Accidents