There are so many organizations, businesses that pretend to be nexus, enjoy OAP patronage, ready and willing to help those who are in need. Although few are genuine, most take advantage of disable people, to drum up business, often charge more than one would pay to normal businesses.
Many more will only help, come to your aid if original purchase or the work was carried out by them. If they are in business to help disadvantaged people, then why should it matter who installed my stair-lift, walk-in showers, carpeted the house, as so often original firms may no longer be in business or moved out of the area, making it uneconomical to call them. Most insist we should purchase their products, even though the existing product may be in perfectly good condition, from the same manufacturers as the one they offer, may just need servicing.
I wonder how these businesses are vetted, given all clear to call them OAP. Is there any register, directory where they are listed or organizations people can call to verify these claims? Watching TV programmes, like “Rip off Britain” one may wonder whom to trust, who are genuine.
Perhaps knowledgeable AV/GS readers may be able to give guidance and help those who are not able to help themselves.
Kumudini Valambia
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