Preventing excess winter deaths and illness associated with cold homes

Quality statements

Statement 1 Local populations who are vulnerable to the health problems associated with a cold home are identified through year‑round planning by local health and social care commissioners and providers.

Statement 2 Local health and social care commissioners and providers share data to identify people who are vulnerable to the health problems associated with a cold home.

Statement 3 People who are vulnerable to the health problems associated with a cold home receive tailored support with help from a local single point of contact health and housing referral service.

Statement 4 People who are vulnerable to the health problems associated with a cold home are asked at least once a year whether they have difficulty keeping warm at home by their primary or community healthcare or home care practitioners.

Statement 5 Hospitals, mental health services and social care services identify people who are vulnerable to health problems associated with a cold home as part of the admission process.

Statement 6 People who are vulnerable to the health problems associated with a cold home who will be discharged to their own home from hospital, or a mental health or social care setting have a discharge plan that includes ensuring that their home is warm enough.