Housing conditions
HEART may be able to help you identify if your home increases the risk of an accident or ill health.
The service aims to assess your home to identify major housing hazards that may lead to ill health or accidents. The hazards may occur within the building or within the garden. We work to standards set by the Government.
We may have grant assistance available for to help with the remedy or can advise on what you need to do to if you are self-funding. We may also have access to contractors that you can use if your do not wish to find your own.
What are housing hazards
A housing hazard may cause ill health or injury to those living in or visiting a home. The most frequent hazards are:
- Cold Homes – broken or inefficient boilers, poor heating provision, lack of insulation
- Slips, trips and falls – especially on stairs and in bathrooms but could be anywhere in the home
- Lack of security, for example, doors or windows that do not close or lock
- Electrical hazards – exposed or old wiring, dangerous electrical items
- Lack of hot or cold water
- Problems with washing, bathing or drainage facilities
- Lighting, especially on stairs, but could be anywhere within the home
- Damp and mould around your home
If you feel that you home is above average in terms of risk, then contact us for an assessment.