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Safe Trader Scheme

Over 80 local businesses have been through our rigorous quality assurance checks and specialist training so that vulnerable people in Blackburn with Darwen can arrange for home improvements easily and with peace of mind. 

Our video below gives a useful overview of our Safe Trader Scheme, take a look:

From home maintenance and DIY to painting and decorating, roofing, gardening, gas plumbing, carpeting and flooring to mobile hairdressing, cleaning and much more, our Safe Trader Scheme covers a large range of services that allow local residents to remain living safely and independently.

Our Safe Traders can provide you with a no obligation quote for any work - ensuring that you have peace of mind.

You can browse some of the areas of home improvements included in our scheme below:

Wellbeing at home

Wellbeing at home

Whether you need meals on wheels, a podiatrist, hairdresser or optician, ear wax removal, to visit you at home or if you have a pet who needs wellbeing services of their own, Care Network can help you access reputable services, quickly and easily. Read more

Published: 30th November, 2017

Updated: 29th August, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

Cleaning

Cleaning

A clean home is a healthy home. If doing the cleaning has become too much we can put you in touch with a range of agencies who provide specialist cleaning services. Read more

Published: 29th November, 2017

Updated: 24th March, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

Gardening

Gardening

We know how important your garden is. We have gardeners, landscapers and tree surgeons who can come and provide a no obligation quote for you. No job is too big or too small. Read more

Published: 28th November, 2017

Updated: 24th March, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

Handyperson service

Handyperson service

Our handyperson can do small repairs for a low price. If there's any small jobs that you need a handyperson to help you with call Care Network today Read more

Published: 27th November, 2017

Updated: 24th March, 2021

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Home maintenance

Home maintenance

We work with trustworthy and skilled local traders so that you can quickly and easily arrange for jobs to be carried out to maintain your home. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2017

Updated: 24th March, 2021

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Caring about safe, trusted, local traders...

Caring about safe, trusted, local traders...

Over 80 quality assured local businesses so that vulnerable people in Blackburn with Darwen can arrange home improvements easily and with peace of mind. Read more

Published: 25th November, 2017

Updated: 1st September, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

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