Free Energy Efficiency Checks for Older People in Nottinghamshire & City
Free benefit entitlement checks and home energy efficiency support for local people
AgeUK are using funding from E.ON to offer 150 free energy efficiency checks and 125 benefits advice sessions to older people living in Nottingham City, Gedling, Broxtowe and Rushcliffe. These checks will help to maximise income, reduce energy consumption and lower spending on energy bills during the most difficult months for vulnerable older people.
Thanks to the grant, people living in Gedling, Broxtowe, Rushcliffe, and Nottingham City can benefit from a free energy efficiency check through Age UK Notts' handyperson service. The handyperson will carry out an 'energy fit' check to assess the energy efficiency of a person's home and give top tips on how to save energy. Where possible they will also install simple and practical energy efficiency measures such as draught proofing in a bid to reduce energy bills.
In addition to the 'energy fit' checks older people will also be able to take advantage of free benefit advice sessions with qualified advisors who will assess eligibility of benefits and provide support to claim what they are entitled to. The advice is free, impartial and confidential and allows Age UK Notts to refer people to additional services and support if needed.
To find out more about the free energy efficiency checks call 0115 952 3509 or call 0115 844 0011 for benefits advice sessions.