salford’s winter welfare scheme les laws principal officer - affordable warmth
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Salford’s Winter Welfare scheme
Les LawsPrincipal Officer - Affordable Warmth
Cold homes & health • Cold homes have a big impact on health.
• Cold homes worsen existing illness such as heart conditions.
• Every winter, there are many early deaths, caused by vulnerable residents living in cold homes they cannot afford to heat.
Winter Welfare schemePartners:• Salford City Council’s
Affordable Warmth Community, Health & Social Care Public Health Welfare Rights
• Age UK (Salford)• Helping Hands
Social Housing• City West Housing Trust• Salix Homes
Citywide Marketing Campaign
Raise awareness of ways to keep warm, safe & well during cold weather
Raise awareness of the help available to keep warm
Encourage people to seek help if necessary
Encourage all residents to check on vulnerable neighbours during cold weather
Winter Welfare Help
• Warm Packs• Property Maintenance Checks• Carbon Monoxide Detectors• Heavy Blankets• Footpath Clearing• Grit• Gutter Clearing
Who Qualifies?
Older & Vulnerable Households:• Aged 75 and over• Housebound• Have a long-term illness• Recently discharged from hospital• Have a health condition affected by
cold & damp living conditions
Les LawsTele: 0161 793 2264Web: www.salford.gov.uk/warmsalfordE-mail: [email protected]
Salford Winter Welfare scheme:
Tele: Helping Hands - (0161) 793 9419Web: www.salford.gov.uk/winterwelfare.htm