House, garden and pet care

 

If you are aged 50 years and over, Age UK can give you information about local tradespeople who can help you. They can also arrange a minor repair service, for example to help with fitting door bells, locks and safety devices, replace light bulbs, smoke alarm batteries, etc. There is a charge for this service

If you are an older person who wants support to maintain your home and you live in the Stamford or Bourne area, the Evergreen Care Trust may be able to help you through their home support service

 

There are services available to assist you with care for your pet from walking your dog to providing a temporary or permanent home for your pet.

Canine Care Card by the Dog's trust. The Canine Care Card Service is available nationwide and totally free-of-charge. As a Canine Care Card holder, if you become seriously ill or pass away and can no longer look after your dog, we will look after your canine companion, help them get back on their paws, and find them a new, loving, forever home

The Cinnamon Trust is the national charity for elderly and terminally ill people and their pets. We seek to keep owner and pet together for as long as possible with the help of a national network of volunteers who assist when day to day care poses a problem.

Horncastle Cats Protection helps where we can to give cats and kittens in need a safe and secure home. 

The RSPCA offer information and advice about responsible pet ownership and some low cost veterinary care such as microchipping, neutering and vaccinations.

The PDSA offer information and advice about keeping pets healthy and may help with veterinary costs for pet owners who are in receipt of some means tested benefits.

Petmatey offer help with pet care, dog walking and boarding.

 

The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free and voluntary system that your supplier uses to ensure the correct support is given to its most vulnerable customers. It is designed and overseen by Ofgem for energy and Ofwat for water suppliers, and ensures individuals with special requirements have access to additional support as and when they require it.

Support may vary by supplier and by an individual’s circumstances, but can include:

• Advanced notices of planned service interruption
• Priority service support during emergencies and unexpected service interruption
• Nominee scheme – to nominate someone to receive communications and bills from your supplier
• Quarterly meter readings and assistance with billing including large format, Braille and audio letters
• Identification and password scheme

You can ask to join your supplier or network operator’s Priority Services Register if you:

• have reached state pension age
• are pregnant, or have young children
• struggle with speaking or reading English

You can also join if you’re living with a disability or a long-term medical condition, including:

• mental health conditions
• conditions affecting your sight, hearing or sense of smell
• conditions that mean you need to use medical equipment that requires a power supply

Help is also available if your circumstances have recently changed, for example if you:

• are recovering from an injury, or need support after a stay in hospital
• have been bereaved
• have lost your job

                                                                          

How to Join

Get in touch with your supplier or network operator directly and give them as much information as you can about your needs.

You can contact them online, in writing or by phone. Details on how to do this should be on their website or on your energy bills.