This scheme has been started by the Royal British Legion, designed to offer help with awkward jobs such as minor repairs or fitting of essential devices such as smoke detectors.
There is no charge made for these services but RBL would welcome donations to the charity.
This service is only available in the following counties so far; Midlands, Cornwall, Derbyshire, Leicestershire/Rutland, Lincolnshire, Lancashire, Northamptonshire, Suffolk, Yorkshire, Cardiff and South Wales. Telephone: 0800 032 0306.