Alan Higgins, Director of Public Health Oldham Council Lessons learnt from Joint Investment.
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Transcript of Alan Higgins, Director of Public Health Oldham Council Lessons learnt from Joint Investment.
Alan Higgins, Director of Public Health Oldham Council
Lessons learnt from Joint Investment
Overview
• Oldham Context
• The Warm Homes Offer
• Year 1 Outcomes
• Lessons Learnt
The Oldham Context
• 14,000 Oldham homes are in fuel poverty (16%) using the 10% definition (Source: DECC, 2011)
• 11% of all Early Winter Deaths (EWDs) in Oldham can be attributed to cold homes
• For every EWD, it is estimated that there are on average 8 hospital admissions for related illnesses like respiratory conditions and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• It is estimated that there may be 6000 Oldham residents who suffer from mental health problems attributed to or exacerbated by living in fuel poor homes.
• 10%-11% of falls and injuries in Oldham may be attributed to fuel poor housing
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What Warm Homes Oldham offers What is included in the service?
• Insulation• Heating Improvements• Smart Meters
Property Improvements
• Behavioural Advice• Tariff Switching• Meter Advice: Pre-pay & incorrect meter readings
Energy Advice
• Warm Homes Discount eligibility• Benefits Checks• Emergency Credit, Debt Issues, Trust Fund Applications
Income Maximisation
• Temporary Heating• Priority Services Register• Referrals to Other Preventative Services
Other Support
Outcomes from Year 1
- 1074 people brought out of fuel poverty (against target of 1000)
- Over £1.2 million ECO funding brought in through the scheme
- £45,700 extra benefits secured through CAB benefits checks
- £30,446 worth of trust fund grants secured for homes who are not on benefits with poor heating systems