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No Labour Cost for over 60’s Small Repairs Service

Care & Repair East Lothian assist home owners and private tenants aged 60 and over or 50 and over with a disability to carry out essential repairs and maintenance and/or adapt their home to make it suitable for changing needs.


The Small Repairs Service aims to prevent minor maintenance problems developing into major works. The types of small repairs include fitting grab and handrails, door locks, safety chains and renewing sash cords and timber window sills. In addition, small electrical repairs can be done such as the fitting or repair of security lights, a free electrical home safety check and advice on larger electrical works.

How much does it cost? There is NO cost for the labour, this is free of charge – you will only pay for any materials used. This will be invoiced once the job is completed.

Call 01620 828445 or email enquiries@careandrepaireastlothian.co.uk

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Fraudsters claiming to be from BT

Some BT customers are being contacted by individuals fraudulently claiming to be from BT or acting on behalf of BT.
Please be very careful as criminals have been trying to trick customers into giving out their bank details.

• They might try to convince you that you owe money on your bill and threaten to disconnect your phone line immediately if you don’t pay them over the phone. BT will never disconnect a phone line during the call
• They might say that you have a fault or virus on your computer and then try to scare you by suggesting that your computer will stop working if you don’t take action. They then try to persuade or coerce you into installing software, or ask you to perform commands on your computer with the intention of gaining remote access to your device
These fraudsters ‘spoof’ the number they’re calling from so if you dial 1471 you might see a fictitious number that masks the real destination. They may also offer you a call-back number to confirm the legitimacy of their call and will then answer as if you’re calling BT.

If you suspect you’ve been a victim of a phone scam or are concerned about the security of your accounts, please see BT Scams advice to see who to contact.

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East Lothian Archaeology and Local History Fortnight, 1 to 17 September 2017

East Lothian Archaeology & Local History Fortnight celebrates the richness of East Lothian’s intriguing history, impressive cultural heritage and fascinating archaeology at exciting events throughout the county. There are events to get everyone involved, including guided walks, illustrated talks, excavations, and lots more. The Fortnight is organised annually by East Lothian Council’s Archaeology Service.
Access the programme here