Get a free home energy check
Published on 19 December 2018 03:13 PM
Winter's here and Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin is urging older people to take advantage of our free home energy check.
Keeping warm in the colder months is a huge issue for many homeowners who live in Shropshire. Many people live in poorly insulated houses which are not on the main gas grid and are therefore expensive to heat. Shockingly around 285 older people die every winter in Shropshire from cold-related causes.
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin has been successful in securing funding to offer free and impartial home energy checks for people aged over 60.
Our free advisory service is delivered in partnership with Marches Energy Agency. This isn’t about selling anything: the one hour visit will offer impartial advice on making your home warmer and could save you money on your heating bills.
Heather Osborne, Chief Executive of Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin, said: 'With temperatures plummeting to -13°C in some parts of Shropshire last winter we are urging older people to prepare their homes for the winter months. Last year we visited over 100 older people who were desperate for help to reduce their energy bills but didn’t know where to turn, so please do pick up the phone and talk to us.'
If you would like a free home energy check call Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin on 01743 233 123.