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Who:     Age UK Hereford and Localities are delivering the Government Household Support Fund supported by Herefordshire Council

What:   325 Free home energy checks and warm home packs for the over 50s in Herefordshire and 125 free warm home packs for over 50s in social housing.

When:  From 12^th December 2022 to 31^st March 2023

How:     Contact us on 0333 0066 299 or email contact@ageukhl.org or write to us at home energy check, Age UK Hereford and Localities, Unit 10 Northern Lights Business Park, Clinton Road, Leominster HR5 0SW. or www.ageuk.org.uk/hereordandloclaities.

Home Energy Check

We are offering a Free Home Energy Check to 325 home owners or private renters in Herefordshire, aged 50yrs or over, who are struggling to heat their home.

The Home Energy Check measures include;

• LED lightbulbs
• Reflective radiator panels
• Chimney balloons
• Around door insulation
• Letter box brushes
• Timers
• Night lights
• A Warm Home pack (contents as below)

Free Warm Home Packs

In addition to the Warm Home Packs that will be offered to all clients having a Home Energy Check, we have a further 150 packs to give away to people aged 50yrs or over, living in supported or Housing Association accommodation, who may not be heating their homes adequately, due to concerns about their bills.

The Warm Home packs all contain;

• Fleece blanket
• Thermal cup
• Torch
• Hat
• Gloves
• Power pack for a mobile phone
• Hot water bottle
• And more

Referral process

To refer a client for a Home Energy Check or a Warm Home Pack, email contact@ageukhl.org or telephone 0333 0066 299 or write to Home Energy Checks, Age UK Hereford and Localities, Unit 10, Northern Lights Business Park, Clinton Rd, Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0SW.