Free Electric Blanket testing

Untested electric blankets present a serious fire risk and should not be used under any circumstances. Get your blanket  tested for free before the cold weather arrives. For further details or to book an appointment please call 01562 512612.

• Stourport FIre Station, Monday 19th September 2011, 9.30am - 1pm
• Bewdley Fire Station, Tuesday 27th September 2011, 9.30 - 1pm
• Kidderminster Fire Station, Wednesday 5th October 2011, 9.30am - 3.30pm

Keep Warm, Keep Well

Keep Warm, Keep Well is a national campaign to reduce cold-related illness and death during winter.
Visit the website for advice on:

• Staying warm at home and reducing your heating bills.
• Financial assistance including winter fuel payments.
• Staying alive and eating healthily.
• Checking your heaters are safe.
  

Is your home losing heat?

A typical British home, loses one third of the heat produced by central heating systems through the roof, walls and windows. This means that £1 in every £3 spent on heating is wasted. Making sure your home is properly insulated - see our range on energy efficiency for advice, including details of grants and subsidies for all, or call Act on Energy on 0800 9882881.

Make sure you're on the best tariff

All energy suppliers have to offer their most vulnerable customers cheaper tariffs. These are called social tariffs and offer cheaper energy deals to certain customers. You may qualify for a social tariff if you are over 60, on means tested benefits or are on a low income. If you think you qualify for a social tariff contact your energy supplier for more details.

Affordable Warmth in Wyre Forest

The Wyre Forest Affordable Warmth group works to try and reduce fuel poverty in the District. The group involves Council, Community Housing, the Primary Care Trust, Act on Energy, Age Concern, Disability Action Wyre Forest and Eaga. To find out more, call the Health & Sustainability Team on 01562 732928.