****The Social Prescribing Team can help with their Healthy Homes Scheme****
HEALTHY HOMES SCHEME
Cold, damp homes are linked to ill health, lost school days and even early deaths. Low household income, poor heating or insulation and high energy costs contribute to fuel poverty.
There are older, colder homes in South Tyneside and a high prevalence of long term, life limiting conditions, which are often exacerbated by the environment in which people live. This scheme aims to support people facing these issues.
What is the aim of the scheme?
How can we support you with these issues?
Where will we see you?
We will talk to you and find out how you would like meet with us. This could be home visits, in a GP practice or meeting in the community such as library, leisure centres, cafes etc.
How to access the scheme:
Anyone aged 18 or over living in South Tyneside can access our services free-of-charge.
Who can we support?
We can support anyone who lives in South Tyneside or is registered with a South Tyneside GP surgery.
Areas we can explore:
Energy efficiency
Mould or damp issues
Welfare support
Benefits
Home adaptations
Fire safety
Increased falls risks
Living conditions
Childs sleeping arrangements
0191 4329838 ask to be referred to the healthy homes scheme.
Email us at fcc.lifestyle@nhs.net