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: leslie.laws@salford.gov.uk

Salford Winter Welfare scheme:

Tele: Helping Hands - (0161) 793 9419Web: www.salford.gov.uk/winterwelfare.htm