We can fit key safes to the outside of your property so that those you give the code to can enter without you having to get up and answer the door each time. This can be convenient for carers and others who visit you regularly.
Many people have key safes installed when they return home from hospital to help them recover without having to get up and down to answer the door.
Fitting a key safe is quick and easy and as we fit around 1,200 a year across Edinburgh, you can be sure that we know what we’re doing. Our C500 key safes are Police approved to give you peace of mind.
Please note that it is the responsibility of the key safe purchaser to ensure all owners/occupants of communal dwellings are informed and agree to the fitting of key safes in communal areas. Care and Repair Edinburgh is not responsible for ensuring agreement or permission.
Funding available
There is some funding available to assist people who receive Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit), or who receive Universal Credit (UC) with the Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity (LCWRA) element. Please note that it must be both UC and LCWRA together — UC on its own does not qualify.
What does this mean?
- Universal Credit (UC) is a benefit for people on a low income or who are out of work.
- LCWRA (Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity) is an additional element within UC for people whose health condition or disability means they are not required to work or prepare for work.
- To be eligible, you must be receiving the LCWRA element as part of your UC award.
How to provide proof:
You can show us proof in any of the following ways:
- A screenshot or photo from your Universal Credit journal showing the LCWRA element in your monthly breakdown.
- A recent UC award letter that clearly lists the LCWRA element.
- For Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit), a Pension Credit award letter or recent official DWP correspondence confirming entitlement.
- The name of the recipient and qualifying benefit , both appearing on the same document.
If you’re unsure what to send, we’re happy to help — just get in touch. Email- recpetion@cre.scot
What does it cost?
We fit key safes for a fixed fee including supplying and fitting. The fee for our most common C500 key safe with privacy cover is £95 (inc VAT). The privacy cover, hides the code changing mechanism to stop anyone with the code from making unauthorised code changes - keeping you in complete control. The privacy cover will also stop anyone from viewing the code should your key safe be left open for any reason.
If you do not own your home, please let your landlord know about the key safe installation.
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