Help to remain independent
The focus of Keeping House is helping people maintain their independence. We aim to do this through two routes: providing information on a range of services/support available across the city and through helping socially-minded services to develop. This two-sided approach has been at the core of the project since we began in 2005.
Information and support – Leeds Directory
Leeds Directory gives you the choice of over 1500 local businesses and organisations that can support you to live independently. Visit www.leedsdirectory.org or call the Helpline on 0113 391 8333.
- All services in the home and garden are checked and vetted for your peace of mind.
- Quality assured services around the home including cleaning, gardening, personal care, meal services & shopping. This now includes tradespeople (in partnership with West Yorkshire Trading Standards).
- Find out what others think of the services with star ratings and reviews
- Search and apply for personal care assistants (in partnership with Leeds CIL).
- Find local activities and events using the activity calendar.
- Plus information on a wide range of support services including mental health, wellbeing, information and advice.
Service development – Ideas That Change Lives
Keeping House aims to encourage the development of services to help people to live independently. Our current focus is on helping to develop services in line with the Personalisation agenda in adult social care. We want to encourage the development of services that are outcomes-focused, tailored to people’s individual needs and focused on prevention and increasing social inclusion. Through this work Keeping House aims to help:
- Older people
- People with physical or sensory impairments
- People with a learning disability
- People with mental health needs
Other Business Support
Further information on the business support available in Leeds can be accessed through Enterprise Leeds. Enterprise Leeds brings together support for anyone thinking of starting a business in Leeds. There is also access to the Business Growth Fund designed to help small businesses in Leeds expand and recruit local residents.
For more information about the Keeping House investment programme please visit www.ideasthatchangelives.org.uk, email (info@ideasthatchangelives.org.uk) or call 0113 318 8685.