Wheap

 

WHEAP is pleased to announce the results of its fuel voucher raffle following the successful completion of its first year Questionnaire. The lucky winners, who will recieve £100 worth of a fuel voucher, are:
 
Limavady- Rosemarie Mc Grotty
Strabane- Kathleen Connoly
Derry- Karen Caldwell
Fermanagh- Vivien Gibbons
Omagh- Jolene Keys

 

The Western Home Environmental Assessment Project commenced on the 1st November 2009 and is well under way in the Omagh District Council area. WHEAP is a 5 year project, funded by the Big Lottery, the Public Health Agency and the 5 Councils in the West, to support families with children under the age of 5 years and persons over 65 years, with issues of safety, security and health.

We aim to reduce home accidents, fuel poverty and fear of crime as well as to improve physical and mental health and well-being of residents in the community.  Kieran Cranny, the Home Assessment Officer for the Omagh District, is currently carrying out visits across the district, providing advice on issues around:

·       Home Safety, click here for further information

·       Home Security, click here for further information

·       Energy Efficiency & Fuel Poverty, click here for further information

·       Sign Posting (into various beneficial services within the locality)

Following assessment of households may be supplied with equipment to reduce the possibility of accidents and increase security.  Listed below are examples of equipment that may be available through the scheme.

Safety Equipment

Under 5’s                              Over 65 yrs

Stair Gates                         Helping Hands

Fireguards                            Pill Dispensers

Cupboard Locks                 Bath/Shower Mats

Corner Covers                    Low Energy Light Bulbs        

Security Equipment

  • Door Chains (Wooden /  PVC)
  • Door Viewer
  • 24 hr Plug in Timer
  • Magnetic Window Alarm
  • Referral into Community Safety Partnerships e.g. Social Alarm Systems
  • Referral to Crime Prevention Units within the PSNI.

The WHEAP Home Assessment Officer is also a referral agent for the Warm Homes Scheme and can ascertain through a home visit if the resident is eligible for the scheme. He will make the initial referral on the resident’s behalf and remain as a point of contact and support throughout the process.

 

Referrals

Referral to the scheme can be made by:

Self- Referral, click here to download the form

Organisation/ 3rd Party Referral, click here to download the form

Please note that referrals made on behalf of a resident must have their full consent.

For further information on the project, to make a referral or to arrange a Home Visit please contact the WHEAP Project Co –ordinator, Omagh District Council, Environmental Health Department, Lisnamallard House, Omagh BT79 7EG

Tel: 028 8225 6202 or Email: nicola.mccann@omagh.gov.uk

“The Western Home Environmental Assessment Project (WHEAP) is funded by the Big Lottery fund in conjunction with Omagh DC, Fermanagh DC, Strabane DC, Derry City Council, Limavady Borough Council, The Public Health Agency and the Western Health Action Zone.  WHEAP is also supported by Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), Western Health and Social Care Trust, Northern Ireland Energy Agency, North West Community Network, Strabane and District Citizens Advice Bureau, Fermanagh Rural Community Network and Omagh Forum for Rural Associations” Big Lottery logo