Warmer Worcestershire Network helps communities stay warm

As the weather takes a turn for the cold, the Warmer Worcestershire Network is supporting Worcestershire communities to keep warm and well.

The Warmer Worcestershire Network is made up of public and voluntary sector organisations including Worcestershire County Council, public health, district councils, Age UK, Act on Energy and Herefordshire and Worcestershire Fire and Rescue Service.

The Warmer Worcestershire Network is developing a range of projects, with the help of funding from Department of Health, to support Worcestershire residents during colder weather.

Projects include:

-       Training for front line staff to spot the signs of fuel poverty and to make referrals.

-       Residents receiving support services in the home through the public or voluntary sector will have the option to be referred for further energy advice and support to help keep their home warm and keep the bills down.

-       Temporary emergency heaters for vulnerable members of the community receiving services in the home if heating systems fail.

-       Free energy advice phone line including home visits delivered by Act on Energy, the local energy charity.

-       Telephone alert system for vulnerable residents when cold weather is forecast

-       Free cavity wall and loft insulation for residents over the age of 60 years old until the end of 2012 while funding lasts (funding provided by Worcestershire County Council)

-       Increased turn around time for benefit checks through Age UK

-       Extend existing home from hospital services offered by the British Red Cross 

The overall aim is to keep individuals warm and well during the winter months.  Heating your home correctly can have added health benefits

For further information about these service, contact the Warmer Worcestershire advice line coordinated by Act on Energy for free 0800 988 2881

Delivery of projects using Warm homes, healthy people funding provided by Department of Health.  Delivered by Warmer Worcestershire Network.

Contact Act on Energy 0800 988 2881