During the winter it is important that your home is safe and warm. Help is available to check your home and to prepare it for winter. Cold weather can be the cause of serious health problems. It is essential to keep warm in winter and there are some simple measures you can take to stay healthy, live well and keep warm.
With some planning now, you can make a big difference to how warm your house is in the winter.
Help the Aged Campaign
Handy tips on staying warm and well this winter plus information on financial entitlements and help that may be available.
Keep Warm Keep Well
If you are over 60 there is money available to go towards winter fuel bills. Find out about the range of financial support, which you may be entitled to, for keeping warm and other home and emergency improvements.
Winter Fuel Payment
This winter, the Government will be making payments to people aged 60 or over to help with the costs of keeping warm in winter. This will be paid automatically if you are in receipt of a State Pension or other social security benefit.
To find out more about visit the Winter Fuel Payments section
Pension Credit
Pension Credit is an entitlement for people aged 60 or over. This could mean extra money for you every week. You may also be entitled to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit on top of your Pension Credit.
Millions of households already receive It - Are you missing out?
To find out more information or make a claim please visit the Pension Credit section