Property Enhancement Company support wins 2 times at nationwide awards
The provider offered by Oxford Metropolis Council’s Residence Advancement Company (HIA) has gained awards in two types at the Nationwide Healthful Housing Awards 2022.
The Countrywide Nutritious Housing Awards have been organised by Foundations, a nationwide body overseeing a network of extra than 200 home enhancement agencies and handyperson vendors.
The awards celebrate persons and services supporting persons throughout the nation to dwell easily in their possess homes.
The HIA’s contractors Aselford Plumbing and Heating had been winners of the Contractor of the Yr Award. This recognises contractors who have revealed fantastic client services and wonderful workmanship in adapting the households of disabled folks.
Contractors are a key partner in providing profitable adaptation techniques, frequently paying out far more time in the household than all other pros blended.
In what judges termed “a incredibly intently scored category”, the HIA was also awarded a commendation of excellence for Sustainability in House Variations.
This recognises outstanding apply in integrating a reaction to climate alter in the delivery of incapacity diversifications and the judges explained that HIA was undertaking “brilliant perform that deserved to be celebrated.”
The awards ceremony took location on 6 December at the Countrywide Football Museum in Manchester.
Advice and assistance from the Dwelling Advancement Company
Factors like previous age, incapacity, a wellness problem or gas poverty can put people today in poor housing situations at hazard. Aid from the HIA can enable them stay safely and securely and independently in their personal properties.
The HIA can aid with adaptions to a property and typical household repairs, small electrical and plumbing performs, vitality performance measures and household protection and protection.
Grants or financial loans may be offered to undertake any essential do the job.
Oxford HIA is element funded by Oxfordshire County Council and the NHS Better Treatment Fund. The county council not long ago agreed to renew its agreement for HIA providers for 3 decades from 1 April 2022.
To discuss the aid the HIA may well be able to offer you connect with 01865 252788 or visit www.oxford.gov.british isles/hia
Remark

“Our Dwelling Advancement Company carries out priceless do the job in aiding people today to dwell independently, safely and securely and easily in their very own households. I’m thrilled to see the workforce get recognition for this get the job done in two categories at the National Nutritious Housing Awards 2022.”


Councillor Linda Smith, cupboard member for housing