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- Financial help for keeping warm this winter
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- Huge turnout for older people's event
- RISE event success
- Best Cemetery Award for Richmond and East Sheen
- Take part in Black History Month celebrations
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- 1,000 people control their social care budgets
- £2.85 million for new homes
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Release Date: 30/10/2009
Financial help for keeping warm this winter
People are being advised to avoid spiraling heating costs and cold weather induced illnesses this winter, by taking advantage of a number of discounted home heating schemes that are available.
Richmond Council is referring residents to the range of local and government run offers, including central heating, insulation and draft-proofing improvements, many of which are free to older people or those with medical conditions.
Cllr Denise Carr, Cabinet Member for Adult Services, Health and Housing on Richmond Council, said:
“During the winter months people become more susceptible to illness, with older residents and people with health issues particularly at risk. These risks can be reduced if your home is properly heated. There are a number of schemes designed to help with this, and they could help you save money too.
“Some of the schemes are means tested and have waiting lists, and it can take a period of time from your first enquiry to the work being carried out and completed, so our message is to prepare early.
“I would also encourage you to look out for friends, family and neighbours during the winter and make sure they have enough warm clothes, are staying active and eat and drink properly, particularly if they are older or vulnerable.”
The schemes include:
- Richmond's Home Insulation Scheme - discounted loft insulation rates available to all residents. It is free to those who receive certain benefits and those aged over 70. Contact London Warm Zone on 0800 587 2251 or visit www.londonwarmzones.co.uk/
- Coldbusters – Available to people who receive certain benefits or allowances, or are aged 60 or over and on a low income. This grant is up to £6000 for works such as full central heating, new boilers, loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, heating improvements and draught-proofing. To make an application or get further details please call 0800 358 6668.
- Warm Front – A Government funded scheme that can help you claim a grant for insulation and heating improvements of up to £3,500. Visit www.warmfront.co.uk/ for more details.
- Heating Rebate Scheme - Householders aged 60 or over who own or privately rent their home, and do not qualify Warm Front benefit ,and have either no heating system or one which is inoperable can apply for a £300 rebate off the cost of installing a new central heating system. You can apply via the Eaga Contact Centre on 0800 316 2805.
- The Mayor of London’s Home Insulation Offer - The DIY kit (£49) will provide you with all the basic materials including gloves, goggles and instructions to help you insulate your loft. It will all be delivered directly to your home for free and even placed in your loft. Visit www.london.gov.uk/diy/index.jsp for details.
For more information visit about the scheme and more advice on money saving schemes visit www.richmond.gov.uk/grants_discounts_and_financial_help_with_keeping_warm
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