Decision - Brighton & Hove Cold Weather Plan 2022-23

Brighton and Hove Health & Wellbeing Board Decided 8 Nov 2022 approved Key decision GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Health & Wellbeing Board

Report author

Becky Woodiwiss

Published

8 Nov 2022

Reference

6757

As published

the council's own words, unedited

to present the partnership plan for ensuring service continuity winter 22/23

RESOLVED - (1) That the Board approves the content of the report and the actions to be taken by the Council services and partner organisations; (2) The City Council, NHS commissioners and partner organisations are assured that plans are in place and action identified to respond to Cold Weather Alerts and that service providers and stakeholders will take appropriate action according to the Cold , Weather Alert level in place, their professional judgements and remain Covid 19 safe.

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The Board considered the Brighton and Hove City Council Winter Cold Weather Plan 2022/23, which localises the national Cold Weather Plan for England. The plan sets out actions to protect vulnerable residents from cold weather, fuel poverty, illness and pressure on health and social care services.

Outcome

approved

Recommendation

That the Board note the content of the report and the actions to be taken by Council services and partner organisations, and be assured that plans are in place to respond to Cold Weather Alerts.

Financial impact

No specific amount stated; any additional costs are to be met from identified resources across NHS Sussex and the Council.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Health & Wellbeing Board

Date in document

8 Nov 2022

Stakeholders named

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older peoplepeople with chronic health conditionsclinically extremely vulnerable peoplepregnant peoplepeople living in cold or damp homespeople experiencing fuel povertyrough sleeperspeople living in care settingsvoluntary and community sector organisationshealth and social care servicesNHS commissionersCouncil serviceslocal service providers

Next steps

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Council services and partner organisations will implement the actions in the Winter Cold Weather Plan.
Services will respond according to the Cold Weather Alert level, professional judgement and COVID-19 safety requirements.
Cold Weather Alerts will be cascaded to Council services, local service providers and wider stakeholders.
The Brighton & Hove Warmer Homes programme is due to launch in Spring 2023.
The Severe Weather Emergency Protocol will activate at Level 3 when the specified temperature threshold is reached.

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