Care and Repair - Orkney
Contact details
Care and Repair - Orkney
39a Victoria Street
Kirkwall
Orkney
KW15 1DN
Public phone: 01856 873369
Email: admin@orkneycareandrepair.co.uk
Website URL: http://www.ohal.org.uk/orkney-care-and-repair/about-us/
General information
Service offered: Assists elderly or disabled people and those on a low income to remain at home by accessing grants and loans to enable improvements, adaptations and repairs to be carried out. General assistance with housing related problems. Handyperson/small repairs service for elderly and disabled homeowners/private renters. Free confidential advice to all Orkney homeowners.
Target group: Older people, disabled people and those on a low income.
Area served: Orkney Islands.
How to contact: Phone (01856 873369), make an appointment, email or write. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Availability
Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Weekends: Closed
Office Hours:
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - full
Accessible toilets: Yes
Access notes: Main entrance is ramped for wheelchair users. Two disabled parking places are at the front door.
Other information
Languages other than English:
Charity number: n/a – as we are not an independent charity – but sit under Orkney Housing Association Ltd
Year established: 1988
Staffing: 6 full time.
Public transport: Kirkwall Bus Station on West Castle Street KW15 1GU is about 5 minute walk away. Pay and Display carpark behind Bruce’s Stores. Minimal parking on-site
Record last checked: 10 July 2025