The Breathe Easy Homes service addresses issues with indoor air quality in the home, which can trigger attacks for children who have a diagnosis of asthma or other respiratory conditions e.g. viral wheeze.
Housing / indoor air quality factors include cold, damp, mould, condensation and allergens such as dust mites and pet dander.
A referral to Breathe Easy Homes allows families who meet the eligibility criteria to access advice, support and equipment to reduce asthma triggers in their home.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be referred a family must include a child aged 0-18 who has diagnosed respiratory issues which are triggered by home indoor air quality.
Have a household income of £30,000.
Have savings of less than £16,000.
Referrals are accepted from primary and secondary care or external agencies working with the families. Self referrals are not accepted.