Warmth scheme ensures Southport residents don't get caught out by the cold
WHILE reports show that this winter has been one of the sunniest since records began, a warmth scheme that works across England and Wales, including Southport, has received more than 1,800 referrals this season from people in need of heating help. The nPower Health Through Warmth scheme works with a range of community organisations, charities and local authorities to assist vulnerable homeowners with the funding and installation or repair of crucial heating measures, such as boilers, in the home. Since being founded in 2000, more than 85,000 vulnerable residents across England and Wales have been referred to the scheme for assistance with heating and insulation. Elaine Midwinter, nPower Health Through Warmth scheme manager, comments:- "Warmth in the home is vital to wellbeing which is why it's important that residents in Southport whose health could be impacted by cold temperatures aren't caught out by faulty or inadequate heating systems. While Spring may just be around the corner, we encourage residents to ensure their heating systems are fighting fit to avoid being caught out by the UK's often unpredictable weather." Homeowners who have a long term illness, a low income with little or no savings and who are unable to fully fund heating measures in their homes may be able to benefit from the scheme. They do not have to be, or become an nPower customer to benefit. For more information about the scheme or to find out if you or someone you know could be eligible for help, visit:- HealthThroughWarmth.com.
