Health Through Warmth (HTW) works through locally based partnerships who try to help vulnerable people whose health is negatively affected by cold, damp living conditions. This is done by helping with the installation of appropriate energy efficiency and heating measures and by providing advice and information.
Clients are referred by health and other key community workers who have attended locally based awareness sessions offered by HTW. Vulnerable people are often the least likely to ask for help but by linking up with existing community workers they can be more easily identified so they can get practical help and advice.
There are a number of ways that funding for heating and insulation measures is made available including grants, Health Through Warmth crisis fund, charities and client contribution.
To be eligible for this scheme clients should
- have savings of less than £10,000
- have an income of less than £23,308
- be an owner occupier or resident in private rented accommodation
You do not have to be receiving any benefits to be eligible for this scheme.