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Supporting People
The Supporting People programme plans, commissions and funds housing related support for vulnerable people.
For further information, please view the Supporting People webpages on the North Yorkshire County Council website.
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Golden Triangle Partnership
What are the hazards?
The system can deal with 29 hazards summarised as follows:
- Dampness, excess cold/heat
- Pollutants e.g. asbestos, carbon monoxide, lead
- Lack of space, security or lighting, or excessive noise
- Poor hygiene, sanitation, water supply
- Accidents - falls, electric shocks, fires, burns, scalds
- Collisions, explosions, structural collapse
More detailed information about these hazards can be found in the Operating Guidance issued by the Department of Communities and Local Government:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/hhsrsoperatingguidance
Each hazard is assessed separately, and if judged to be 'serious', with a 'high score', is deemed to be a Category One hazard. All other hazards are called Category Two hazards.