Carer benefits and legal services Cambs HIA
Contact us
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Address
South Cambridgeshire Hall
Cambourne
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB23 6EA
About
Cambridge City Council run home improvement agency. Cambs HIA (previously known as Home Aid) is a home improvement agency that assists people living in Cambridge who are elderly or vulnerable, who have disability needs, or who are on a low income.
Cambs HIA helps people repair, maintain or adapt their homes by providing practical or financial advice and support, to enable them to remain in their own homes in greater comfort and safety.
Opening times
9am - 5pm Monday - Thursday and 9am - 4:30pm Friday
Access
Fully accessible reception
Catchment area
Cambridge City
Target group
General public
Further information
There are two main streams of funding available - Disabled Facilities Grants, and home-improvement grants and loans.Disabled Facilities Grants of up to £30,000 are available to carry out adaptation works that will help a disabled person remain living independently in their own home.Alternatively, if you have less than £20,000 in savings and have owned your property for more than three years, you can apply for a non-secured grant of up to £1,000, or a repair grant or loan of up to £5,000 or £20,000 respectively.All funding is provided interest-free and with no repayments. Repair grants and loans are secured as a charge on your property.
Referral method
Self referral or via health professionals or family representatives etc.
This information was supplied by Serco Global Services on 1 April 2025.