Glossary

Care and Repair National ForumThe national co-ordinating body for Care and Repair officers in Scotland
Care and Repair Forum BoardThe management committee for the Care and Repair Forum
Care and Repair Forum GroupThe membership of the Forum
Care and Repair National CoordinatorEmployee of the Forum
Care and Repair projectThe local Care and Repair business unit for a specified geographical area
Care and Repair serviceServices provided by a local Care and Repair project, such as advice and information, handyperson, etc.
Care and Repair Working GroupScottish Government group established to consider the development of Care and Repair
Managing agentA body paid by the local authority - usually and RSL - to set up and run a Care and Repair project
Management boardA group of representatives who oversee the work of a Care and Repair project
Scheme of AssistanceThe range of ways in which a local authority will provide financial and/or non-financial assistance to owners who need help to repair, improve or adapt their home
RSLRegistered social landlord, usually a housing association

last updated 31 March 2009

Page updated: Tuesday, March 31, 2009