Graphic courtesy of the SHINE project

Islington Seasonal Health Interventions Network (SHINE) was established to tackle the causes of fuel poverty and excess winter deaths and hospital admissions in a holistic way, with a particular emphasis on interventions appropriate for hard to insulate homes. A run of cold winters in recent years, combined with steadily increasing energy prices, raised concerns amongst elected members and officers about the health impacts of cold homes and associated seasonal risks such as social isolation. This case study details the scope of SHINE and in particular its extensive partnerships across local government, the NHS and the third sector. This case study would be informative for those considering strategies and partnerships to reduce fuel poverty and excess winter deaths and hospital admissions locally.