Who we are

Care and Repair Newcastle is a Home Improvement Agency and part of Newcastle City Council.

Home Improvement Agencies offer reliable information, support, advice and services that can help to make sure your home is fit for purpose. Care and Repair Newcastle uses a customer focused approach to deliver a range of services such as Disabled Facilities Grants and Helping Hands Home Repair. Our dedicated, fully trained team consider individual needs, help fill out forms and navigate the eligibility criteria so that you get the best possible support and advice.

Meet the team

Nick Launder

Nick Launder

Housing Capital Programme Manager

Responsible for the management and strategic direction of the Housing Capital Programme Team including Care and Repair Newcastle.

Craig Wilkinson

Craig Wilkinson

Senior Home Improvement Officer

Responsible for the development and delivery of the services provided by Care and Repair Newcastle.

Mike Curtis

Mike Curtis

Home Improvement Officer

Responsible for the delivery of services provided by Care and Repair Newcastle.

Steve Dunn

Steve Dunn

Home Improvement Officer

Responsible for the delivery of services provided by Care and Repair Newcastle.

Joe McDermott

Joe McDermott

Home Improvement Officer

Responsible for the delivery of services provided by Care and Repair Newcastle.

Karen Newton

Karen Newton

Home Improvement Officer

Responsible for the delivery of services provided by Care and Repair Newcastle.

Ian Teasdale

Ian Teasdale

Home Improvement Officer

Responsible for the delivery of services provided by Care and Repair Newcastle.

Kevin Ward

Kevin Ward

Home Improvement Officer

Responsible for the delivery of services provided by Care and Repair Newcastle.