Our Advice & Information Service offers guidance on benefits and other services.

In addition to our core offer, we offer advice, information and support on benefits and other services to enable you to live as independently as possible within your home. With Home Plus, you will have access to a wealth of knowledge and support to help you meets your needs, which is free and impartial. We can also provide signposting and make referrals to other local organisations who provide additional support.

Our lines are open
Monday – Friday from 9am – 5pm
Tuesdays from 10.30am – 5pm
Tel: 0113 240 6009
Email: homeplus@care-repair-leeds.org.uk or
carerepairleeds.homeplus@nhs.net

Find out more in our Home Plus (Leeds) Leaflet here.

We can only support those who live in Leeds City Council areas.

Available support includes...

Avoiding Energy Debt

We provide free support and advice for switching energy tariffs and suppliers, how to approach energy debts and how to claim discounts. We will ensure that our clients are in receipt of the right benefits and are made aware of their eligibility.

Working with Other Agencies

We can work with our own Care & Repair Buildings Services or Green Doctor and provide clients with advice and assistance with improvements to their homes. We can also take referrals from other Age UK Leeds services or directly from clients, supporting with advice.

Applying for Attendance Allowance

We provide free, impartial information and advice on applying for Attendance Allowance, pension age benefits and other money matters. We offer advice and assistance in completing the forms. We can also offer support on housing and social care.

Signposting

If we find that there is a need for greater care for yourself or your family member we can also provide signposting and make referrals to other local organisations for support including legal advice or debt advice.

What our Clients say.,,

“The contractor has done a wonderful job and hopefully made my life much easier and safer and look forward to having more dealings with you all in future. What a wonderful service you provide and I count myself fortunate to have been guided in your direction. Many thanks also to the Care & Repair Support Worker for setting it all up for me”