Stay Warm and Healthy in Derby

A partnership of Derby City Council, Adults Health and Housing and Public Health

Directorates, NHS Derby City, Age UK Derby and Derbyshire and Community Action Derby

Good Neighbour Fund

• Practical help and support to local people who find themselves struggling in winter

• Support for groups to undertake this role

The factors

• Fear of falling

• Too ill to go out

• Family members not able to reach them

• Feeling the cold

The problem

• Fear of increased fuel bills – cold homes• Unable to reach shops – run out of essential

foods and medicines• Lack of company – lonely, uncared-for

All factors influence health and well-being

The solution

• Clear snow – create access to vehicle• Collect and take to community venue• Deliver essential supplies/hot meals• Call to check on well-being• Other ideas?

Help for your group

• Initial £500.00 available to groups

• Simplified application form

• Fast processing

• Follow-up funding if needed

Helpful hints

• Be clear about who you can help i.e. geographic area or target group of people

• Be realistic –how many volunteers do you have? What can they do?

• Could you accept referrals? What is the contact number?

What you must do

• Keep receipts of items purchased, expenses paid etc.

• Keep simple records – Who has been helped? What help has been given? How often?

• Who in your organisation has been involved? Volunteers? Staff? Group members?

Additional help• Support to access repairs

• Emergency heating or cooking facilities

• Helpline for further support– Benefits maximisation– Home Energy advice– Health advice

Good luck

For Good Neighbour Fund contact:

kath.cawdell@communityactionderby.org.uk

Application forms under Resources for groups/Funding on the website: www.communityactionderby.org.uk

For Stay Warm and Healthy in Derby

HELPLINE: 01332 256333 (10am-3pm)