Many people are not aware of The Warm Front Scheme which allows grants to be made for a whole package of insulation and heating improvements to me made for people who meet specific criteria. Even if you do not qualify for the full Warm Front package and are over 60 with no heating system, or one that is inoperable, you may be eligible for a Heating Rebate of £300.
The Warm Front Grant scheme offers a lot of different services which can help you save money on your heating bills. Some of the services the Warm Front grant offers are:
- Central Heating & Repairs
- Loft Insulation
- Draughtproofing
- Cavity Wall insulation
- Energy Efficient Light Bulbs
- Hot Water Tank Insulation
You may get a Warm Front grant if any of the following apply to you:
1. You get one or more of the following benefits:
· Working Tax Credit (with an income of less than £15,460 and which must include a disability element)
· Child Tax Credit (with an income of less than £15,460)
· Attendance Allowance
· Disability Living Allowance
· Income Support (that must include a disability premium)
· Housing Benefit (that must include a disability premium)
· Council Tax Benefit (that must include a disability premium)
· War Disablement Pension (that must include a mobility supplement or a Constant Attendance Allowance)
· Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (that must include Constant Attendance Allowance)
2. You have a child under 16 or are pregnant and have a maternity certificate MAT B1 and get any of the following:
· Income Support
· Council Tax benefit
· Housing Benefit
· income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
· Pension Credit (Savings or Guarantee elements)
3. You're aged 60 or over and get any of the following:
· Pension Credit (Savings or Guarantee elements)
· Council Tax Benefit
· Housing Benefit
· income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
4. You're not getting any benefits
You may be entitled to a Warm Front grant even if you're not yet getting any qualifying benefits. A check will be done to see if you're eligible for benefits and so a Warm Front grant.
More details can be found out about the scheme by calling freephone 0800 316 2805, textphone 0800 072 0156 (from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday), or by clicking HERE.