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80
27 TOO HOT
Reduce heat but stay warm. Babies may overheat
75
24 HOT
Turn your heating down to
save money but stay warm
70
21 IDEAL
Ideal living room temperature
65
18 COMFORTABLE
Ideal bedroom temperature
60
15 DISCOMFORT
Risk of respiratory illness
55
12 COLD
Increased risk of heart attack, strokes and
falls in vulnerable people
50
09 TOO COLD
Risk of hypothermia
FREE ADVICE LINE 0800 988 2881
DO NOT PLACE NEAR A HEAT SOURCE OR IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT AVAILABLE
Winter fuel payments
A tax free benefit available to those aged over 60. You can receive
£200 if aged over 60 and £300 if aged over 80. Paid automatically
in November/December. If you have not received your payment,
contact the helpline on 0845 915 1515.
Cold weather payment
A one-off payment of £25, made when the average temperature is
0°c (32°f) or below, over seven consecutive days. You will qualify for
this payment if you receive the following benefits: pension credit; income
support with a child under 5 years old in your family; income support
with a pensioner premium or disability premium or child tax credit with an
element for a child/young person who is disabled. If you have not received
a payment contact your local pension service or Jobcentre Plus.
Financial Support for Heating
During 2012 there will be a government funded scheme that provides grants
for heating and insulation for people living in their own or privately rented
homes. The funding is only available to those in receipt of certain means
tested benefits. To find out if you qualify, call Warm Front on 0800 316 2805.
Post 2012 the source of funding available for heating will be replaced by
two new schemes called the Green Deal and the Energy Company
Obligation. To find out what’s happening in your area call 0800 988 2881.
Funding for Insulation
Funding is currently available for loft and cavity wall insulation. There are a
number of schemes offering free or subsidised insulation. Call the helpline
number for details of local and national schemes. This funding mechanism
is due to cease at the end of 2012 and as above will be replaced by the
Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation.
Warm home discount
Automatic rebate of £120 paid to those receiving the Guarantee Credit
element of Pension Credit. Those who qualify will receive a letter from the
Department of Work and Pensions and the amount will be deducted from
their winter bill. Those in receipt of other benefits may also qualify for the
Warm Homes Discount, contact the free phone number for advice.
Priority Services Register (PSR)
If you are over 60 you can ask your supplier to put you on the PSR.
This entitles you to a variety of services and if you are on means
tested benefits you may get a free annual gas safety check.
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KEEPING YOURSELF WARM AND WELL THIS WINTER
Stay warm - set your thermostat to 18-21 degrees Celsius
Make sure that you and family members have received all appropriate
vaccinations. Your GP surgery can give you advice on this
Make sure you have adequate supplies of medication and groceries
in case there is a cold snap
Try to have warm drinks and at least one hot meal each day
Dress in plenty of layers and if you wear slippers make sure they are
a snug fit with non slip soles
If you have go outdoors in cold weather wear a hat, gloves and
warm shoes or boots with non-slip soles
Keep active and remove hazards that may cause you to fall
Make sure you have an emergency contact number for a friend
or neighbour in case you need help
KEEPING YOUR HOME WARM & SAFE
Make sure your loft and cavity walls are insulated (there should be 27cm
or 10.5 inches of insulation in the loft) to help keep your home warm
Fit draught proofing to seal the gaps around doors and windows
Read your gas and electricity meters and give the readings to your
energy suppliers. Check your gas and electricity tariffs to see if your
could be paying less
Ensure that you switch off appliances and lights that you are not using
to save energy and reduce your costs
Get your home heating, radiators, boilers and electric heaters serviced
annually by a qualified central heating engineer and have your chimneys
swept at least once every year to reduce the risk of chimney fires
Don’t forget to test the batteries in your smoke alarm every week.
If you would like to have a home fire safety check contact
Warwickshire County Council on the number overleaf
Referred to Warm & Well in Warwickshire on
by (agency and signature)
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USEFUL CONTACTS & WEBSITES
Warm & Well in Warwickshire Advice Line
(free-phone) - 0800 988 2881
Advice on keeping warm, saving energy and reducing
your gas and electricity bills, provided by Act on Energy.
NHS Direct national helpline - 0845 46 47
24 hour health advice service.
Age UK Warwickshire - 01926 458 100
Age UK Warwickshire is committed to providing quality services which meet the needs
of older people within Warwickshire. For advice on services and support contact the
above number.
Warwickshire Local Authorities
North Warwickshire Borough Council
Warwick District Council
Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council
Rugby Borough Council
Stratford on Avon District Council
Warwickshire County Council
01827 715341
01926 410410
024 7637 6376
01788 533533
01789 267 575
01926 410410
Legal Advice Service Warwickshire - 0844 855 2322
Support line providing access to advice on financial problems, family matters,
discrimination, housing, and employment rights.
Urgent Primary Care Out of Hours - 0300 130 30 40
(available during evenings, weekends or public holidays) If you have an urgent medical
or dental problem while your surgery is closed, contact the Urgent Primary Care Out
of Hours Service for Warwickshire.
www.metoffice.gov.uk
Keep up to date with weather through the met office website or local information can
be accessed via the County Council, and/or you local radio station which will provide
updates on local weather, road and school closures etc.
www.warwickshire.nhs.uk
This website will help you find out about the services available from
Warwickshire NHS. Details on pharmacies, out of hours services and
hospital information can all be found on these web pages.