Healthy Homes offers free support to help people stay healthy and safe in their homes. We work with homeowners, tenants and landlords across Wirral.
How we can help
We may be able to help with:
- making sure landlords provide safe and healthy homes
- making sure your home is warm and free from damp and mould
- getting landlords to do repairs
- reducing fuel debt and energy costs
- maximising benefits and other financial support
- finding services that offer equipment and support to help you live independently
- registering with Property Pool Plus to find a new home
Contact Healthy Homes
You can contact us if you:
- need help or advice about your home
- would like a free Home Safety Check
- want support for a family member, friend or neighbour
- are a professional making a referral on behalf of a resident
Contact us
Use our online form to ask for help or make a referral.
You can also email healthyhomes@wirral.gov.uk
How Healthy Homes has helped residents
Some examples of how Healthy Homes can change lives:
- "I had no idea I could get extra money and equipment to help with my health needs" - Faye, Tranmere
- "The landlord finally did the repairs in my flat" - John, Seacombe
- "I got half my fuel debt wiped off and now save £15 per month on gas too" - Sarah, Birkenhead
- "We feel so much warmer with our new boiler, and it was free" - Charlotte, Egremont
- "A Housing Repairs Assistance Loan helped us carry out the repairs we couldn't afford" - Bill and Mary, Birkenhead
- "I got the support I needed to help me move to a better home" - James, Tranmere
Selective licensing areas
The Healthy Homes team visits properties in selective licensing areas. They identify residents who may benefit from the free support available. All staff carry identification.
If you would like to check whether a property is in a selective licensing area, email selectivelicensing@wirral.gov.uk.