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Keeping Warm in Winter
Cold weather can bring health risks to many people - older people, people on low incomes, disabled people and people with long-term conditions such as heart, lung or kidney disease.
Free Keep Warm Keep Well Winter Guides are available online and also being distributed throughout the borough. They are packed with information about the financial help and benefits available as well as tips on heating your home effectively and staying healthy.
- Keep Warm Keep Well : A guide for people over 60
- Keep Warm Keep Well : A guide for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions
- Keep Warm Keep Well : A guide for families
- Supporting vulnerable people during cold weather - advice for health and social care professionals
One way of saving money on heating bills is to have insulation installed so that warmth doesn't escape quickly. Around 30% of household heat escapes through poorly insulated walls and 25% through lofts that are not insulated. People aged over 70 or in receipt of certain benefits may have insulation work carried out free of charge.
Trafford residents may also receive £70 reduction in council tax if they have this home insulation work done. For more information or to make an appointment call 0845 971 7731 and quote the reference TRAF.
People who receive state pension or other benefits should automatically get a Winter Fuel Payment to help with the cost of heating their homes.
Warm Front Scheme
Warm Front is a government-funded scheme which provides grants to make homes warmer, healthier and more energy-efficient.
For further information and to download an application form in English and in other languages, please visit the Department of Health - Warm Front Scheme web page or telephone 0800 072 0151.
Winter Fuel Payments
Winter fuel payments are paid to people aged 60 and over to help with the costs of keeping warm in winter. For advice or more information (including eligibility) you can:
- Call the helpline on 08459 15 15 15. (Textphone 0845 601 5613).
- Visit the Pension Service website
This page was last updated on 21 October 2008
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