We work with Thinking Works to provide a winter warmth home service during the winter months for:
People aged over 65
People with a respiratory disease
People with a cardiovascular disease
People with any other long-term limiting illness
Low income families with young children
How it works
Following an initial assessment, (currently due to COVID-19 assessments are being done over the phone), Thinking Works can provide one or more of the following services:
Advice on energy bills and keeping warm at home
Help to access available heating and insulation grants
Referrals for benefits check
Fire safety check - free checks and smoke detector installations from the Fire Brigade
Home security check - advice on securing the home and dealing with bogus callers
Private sector housing support - help to improve conditions for private tenants
Advice and information on useful local health and wellbeing services.
For more information on the winter warmth service or to request an assessment visit the Thinking Works website.