Cold, damp homes can affect the health of your family.
There is a lot you can do at this time of year to get your home ready for the colder weather ahead.
For a good start - get rid of mould, make sure every room has curtains to keep the cold air out at night, get heating that works well and put draught stopping tape on draughty windows.
Well Homes can help
Whether you own your own home or rent you may be able to get help to make your home healthier from Well Homes and Whānau Care Service at Hutt Valley DHB.
Well Homes works with families across the Hutt Valley to make sure their homes are healthy to live in. A Well Homes team member can visit your family and talk about low-cost ways to improve the warmth and safety of your home.
Talk to your doctor, nurse or health professional to find out more about Well Homes, phone us on (04) 5709002, or email wellhomes@huttvalleydhb.org. nz.
You can also talk to the team at Whānau Care Service, Maori Health Unit, Hutt Valley DHB.
