The service offered by Oxford Metropolis Council’s Dwelling Enchancment Company (HIA) has gained awards in two classes on the Nationwide Wholesome Housing Awards 2022.
The Nationwide Wholesome Housing Awards had been organised by Foundations, a nationwide physique overseeing a community of greater than 200 residence enchancment companies and handyperson suppliers.
The awards rejoice people and providers supporting individuals throughout the nation to reside comfortably in their very own houses.
The HIA’s contractors Aselford Plumbing and Heating had been winners of the Contractor of the Yr Award. This recognises contractors who’ve proven glorious customer support and nice workmanship in adapting the houses of disabled individuals.
Contractors are a key companion in delivering profitable adaptation schemes, typically spending extra time within the residence than all different professionals mixed.
In what judges referred to as “a really carefully scored class”, the HIA was additionally awarded a commendation of excellence for Sustainability in Dwelling Variations.
This recognises glorious follow in integrating a response to local weather change within the supply of incapacity diversifications and the judges stated that HIA was doing “good work that deserved to be celebrated.”
The awards ceremony befell on 6 December on the Nationwide Soccer Museum in Manchester.
Recommendation and help from the Dwelling Enchancment Company
Components like outdated age, incapacity, a well being situation or gas poverty can put individuals in poor housing circumstances in danger. Assist from the HIA may also help them reside safely and independently in their very own houses.
The HIA may also help with adaptions to a house and normal family repairs, minor electrical and plumbing works, vitality effectivity measures and residential security and safety.
Grants or loans could also be obtainable to undertake any vital work.
Oxford HIA is a component funded by Oxfordshire County Council and the NHS Higher Care Fund. The county council lately agreed to resume its contract for HIA providers for 3 years from 1 April 2022.
To debate the help the HIA might be able to supply name 01865 252788 or go to www.oxford.gov.uk/hia
Remark
“Our Dwelling Enchancment Company carries out invaluable work in serving to individuals to reside independently, safely and comfortably in their very own houses. I’m thrilled to see the crew get recognition for this work in two classes on the Nationwide Wholesome Housing Awards 2022.”
Councillor Linda Smith, cupboard member for housing
