A NEW handyman service - available in Stockton for the last few months - is now on offer to people in Redcar and Cleveland who have assessed social care needs.

The scheme aims to tackle minor jobs that are too difficult for individuals but not serious enough to warrant calling out a tradesman.

Tasks such as unblocking sinks, changing light bulbs, doing small repairs to fences and repairing window frames will all be considered by the scheme.

The service can be contacted in Redcar and Cleveland by calling (01642) 472153 or 296773 or in Stockton on (01642) 805500