Pillar tap handle grips when pulled up

[fsa297]

One of the bathroom pillar taps is acting up: the handle only grips and controls the flow of water when it is lifted a few mm above the faucet. If it's left to drop, the handle just spins. I've read other threads about spinning handles requiring a new valve kit for spinning handles. Is this the case here, or is there some sort of cheap fix to keep the handle lifted and retain grip?

Many thanks.

 

[Elkato531]

Try some of these. Different head styles also available.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/swirl-bathroom-basin-contract-tap-reviver-kit/12204

 

[fsa297]

Thank you, I'll look into those.

 

[fsa297]

Just to check, would I need to turn the water supply off at the isolating valve before replacing the head?