A Winter Survival Fuel Poverty awareness day is being held at Radio Merseyside on Hanover Street in Liverpool on Thursday 30 November from 10.30am – 1pm.
The event is free and will offer advice and support for vulnerable residents on issues such as health & wellbeing; staying warm; fuel poverty/debt; energy efficiency and grants, and claiming benefits.
There will also be details of who is eligible for the latest round of the Household Support Fund, such as low-income households, families with children or expecting a baby, and older people and those with a disability.
People who come along will also be able to apply for:
- Winter warmer packs which may consist of blankets, grip socks, hat/scarf/gloves, hot water bottle and thermal underwear.
- Larger Energy efficiency measures such as replacement boilers/repairs, radiator reflectors and draught excluders.
These offers are subject to meeting the criteria and having a home visit and survey, and living in the Liverpool City Council area.
The Council’s Healthy Homes Team will be giving away radiator keys to all attendees, subject to availability
Organisations that will be attending on the day
Healthy Homes Programme team
National Energy Advice
Citizen’s Advice
Private Sector Housing team
Liverpool Citizen Support Service
Benefit Maximisation Service Energy Project Plus
