Winter Warmth Campaign
We're turning up our support to keep you warm this winter
Reduce your heating bills and stay warm
Many people do not realise that if their room temperature falls below 16°C they could be placing their health at risk, while less than 18°C is also too cold.
Experts recommend that everyone should aim to keep their living room temperature at 21°C. This message is important for vulnerable residents who may be especially at risk.
If you are a homeowner, or rent from a private landlord, you could get free, or discounted, energy efficiency measures to make your home more comfortable and cut your heating bills.
The Warm Homes Project, a partnership between Manchester City Council, Scottish Power and Insulation UK offers cavity wall insulation, draught-proofing, loft insulation, reflective radiator panels, hot-water cylinder jackets and low-energy lightbulbs.
The work is free (up to a maximum amount) if you are 60 or over, or have a child under six, or get certain benefits. There are also a number of other shcemes available. Contact :Housing Energy Group Warm Homes Project can tell you about energy grants, loans, discounts and free help: 0161 234 5312.
Energy Saving Trust gives advice on energy efficiency advice and free home energy checks: 0800 512 012.
Manchester Care & Repair will visit over-60s to help you keep your home warm and safe: 0161 872 5500.
Age Concern Manchester advice and information for older people: 0800 027 5787.
Age Concern England gives tips on keeping warm, and other advice for older people.
Boost your income to pay for heating bills.
For Pension Credit contact the Pension Service on 0845 60 60 265 and for Winter Fuel payments contact the Helpline on 08459 151515.
For help with rent or Council Tax contact the Revenues and Benefits Unit on 0161 219 6100.
For free advice on a range of benefits or tax credits contact:
Manchester Advice on 0161 234 5678 or
Age Concern Manchester on 0800 027 5787.
Deal with fuel bills or debts
For confidential advice contact Manchester Advice on 0161 234 5678.
For a free Help the Aged 'Staying warm in winter' leaflet phone 0161 234 3906. The leaflet includes a free thermometer and advice about how to keep warm in the winter. Or download the PDF version from the Help the Aged website.
