1. Alan Higgins, Director of Public Health Oldham Council Lessons learnt from Joint Investment

2. Overview Oldham Context The Warm Homes Offer Year 1 Outcomes Lessons Learnt

4. The Oldham Context 14,000 Oldham homes are in fuel poverty (16%) using the 10% definition (Source: DECC, 2011) 11% of all Early Winter Deaths (EWDs) in Oldham can be attributed to cold homes For every EWD, it is estimated that there are on average 8 hospital admissions for related illnesses like respiratory conditions and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) It is estimated that there may be 6000 Oldham residents who suffer from mental health problems attributed to or exacerbated by living in fuel poor homes. 10%-11% of falls and injuries in Oldham may be attributed to fuel poor housing

5. 5 What Warm Homes Oldham offers What is included in the service? Insulation Heating Improvements Smart Meters Property Improvements Behavioural Advice Tariff Switching Meter Advice: Pre-pay & incorrect meter readings Energy Advice Warm Homes Discount eligibility Benefits Checks Emergency Credit, Debt Issues, Trust Fund Applications Income Maximisation Temporary Heating Priority Services Register Referrals to Other Preventative Services Other Support

6. Outcomes from Year 1 - 1074 people brought out of fuel poverty (against target of 1000) - Over £1.2 million ECO funding brought in through the scheme - £45,700 extra benefits secured through CAB benefits checks - £30,446 worth of trust fund grants secured for homes who are not on benefits with poor heating systems