MALVERN Hills District CAB is urging people worried about their energy bills to find out if they are eligible for free heating and insulation improvements from Warm Front. Although so many people are worried, millions of pounds worth of help is being left unclaimed under Warm Front, the Government’s scheme to help the poorest households in England to make their homes warmer and cut their energy bills.
Over 2011-12 the Warm Front scheme was underspent by £50 million.
The Government has introduced changes that will make more people and families with children who are living on low incomes eligible for the scheme.
As the eligibility criteria for help under the Warm Front scheme are widening, even if someone has been turned down before they may be able to get help this year.
As this is the last year of Warm Front, Consumer Focus, Citizens Advice, Age UK and National Children’s Bureau are joining together to promote the scheme.
Warm Front offers measures worth up to £3,500 (£6,000 if you need oil central heating).
These measures are free to most people who are eligible to receive help from the scheme and can make a big difference to their health and financial well-being, in particular in affording other bills and saving for emergencies.
People can find out if they can get free help from Warm Front by calling 08003 162805 or by visiting their local Citizens Advice Bureau or Age UK. Malvern CAB is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am-4pm and Wednesday (for specialist debt advice).
Call 01684 563611.
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