Winter support event helps Richmond residents stay warm and well

Our first winter support event last week showcased the free and low-cost support on offer for residents to keep warm and well this winter.

At the event, residents could speak to experts about energy saving, cold weather support, mental wellbeing and other winter support, as well as access free flu vaccinations. 

More than 200 residents attended the event and received free Warm Home Packs, with home energy visits by CREW Energy also proving popular.

Build your own Warm Home Pack

Warm Home Packs provide practical items you can buy online or in stores.

Here’s what’s inside and how each item helps:

• Draught tape – apply around edges of windows and doors to reduces heat loss and stop cool air entering
• Radiator key – bleed your radiators to make your heating system more efficient
• Radiator foils – insert behind radiators on external-facing walls to reflect heat back into the room
• LED light bulb – replace old incandescent bulbs with these energy saving light bulbs 
• Draught snake – place at the base of doors to reduce heat loss
• Tap aerator – fit to your tap to save water and reduce energy bills
• Water-saving showerhead – replace your old showerhead with a new one that uses less water

Further information

For energy advice, visit the South West London Energy Advice Partnership.

Find more support on the Richmond Cost of Living Hub.