Summary
A charity called Severn Wye has been shortlisted for an award after helping low-income households keep warm during winter by providing grants for energy bills. The project, aimed at improving health by reducing the need for hospital visits, was part of a government-funded initiative. The charity's efforts have shown positive results, including fewer doctor visits for some patients.
Key Facts
- Severn Wye is a charity in Gloucestershire that helps homes stay warm during winter.
- The charity started a project called Warm Homes Prescription in 2022.
- They provide grants to people with health conditions who are on low incomes to help pay energy bills.
- The aim is to prevent hospital visits by keeping homes warm.
- Anton Hammer, a 72-year-old man, benefited from the project and now has fewer doctor visits.
- The scheme runs alongside the NHS Retrofit project, funded by the NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board.
- Severn Wye's project is a finalist in the Health Service Journal Partnership Awards.
- Winners of the awards will be announced in March.
