Welcome to Care & Repair

Manchester Care and Repair is an independent home improvement agency that has been working closely with the City Council over the last 13 years. We are a not-for-profit organisation and exist primarily to meet the needs of older homeowners who are most likely to live in unfit housing.

Care and Repair assists the older person to assess their options, obtain finance and supports them through the repair process.

Care & Repair Manchester

Maggie Walker

Hello, I’m Maggie Walker, the Chief Executive of Manchester Care and Repair.

Welcome to our website. I hope you find it a useful source of information about the ways in which we can help you.

Care & Repair works to help older and other vulnerable people to live in comfort and safety in their home.

We currently operate in ManchesterTrafford and Wigan and have a range of services which include a handyperson service for older people (whether they own or rent their home), help with repairs for home owners, and support with preventing falls, home security and adaptations.

We always take account of your wishes and do what we can to find the extra help you may need. Our advice is free and we will advise you on a cost-effective solution. For those on a low income there is some free repairs assistance.

If you think we may be able to help you, please do get in touch with us using the details to the right of this page or by visiting the contact us section of this site.


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Contact us

Contact UsPlease do get in touch if you think we can help you or if you would like some more information.

Phone Manchester on: 0161 872 5500

Phone Trafford on: 0161 873 8666

Phone Wigan on: 01942 239360

or visit the contact us page for our contact details.