Advice for the older homeowner

RETIRED homeowners who are considering making repairs and improvements to their homes will find guidance on applying for local authority grants in In Good Repair, a free booklet published by Care & Repair.

The guide also gives advice on obtaining mortgages and loans, making adaptations for people with disabilities, deciding what work needs to be done and finding good builders. Single copies are free (with a 34p SAE) and batches of 10 cost pounds 7.50.

Care & Repair, 22a The Ropewalk, Nottingham, NG1 5DT.