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Competent persons register

Competent Person Schemes (CPS) were introduced to allow businesses to self-certify that their work complies with the Building Regulations as an alternative to submitting a building notice or using an approved inspector. Includes a facility allowing you to search for a competent person to carry out building services. Also links to a leaflet for consumers: 'Building work - replacements and repairs to your home'

https://www.competentperson.co.uk/
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Problems with building work, decorating or home improvements

Explains what you can do if you've had work done and there's a problem caused by the trader. 

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/getting-home-improvements-done/proble...
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Help with adaptations to your home

Explains how you can get adaptations carried out and and stay in your home. (Content applies to England only)

http://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/housing_support/help_with_adaptatio...
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Adaptations and equipment to make home tasks easier

Information for homeowners and tenants. It looks at the financial and practical assistance available to help you repair, improve and adapt your home.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/care/adapting-your-home/adaptations-...
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