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(20/02/13)Local campaign launched to help vulnerable people beat the cold                            Vulnerable residents in County Durham who are struggling to keep warm at home are to be offered free home energy checks to help them stay cosy, healthy and save money on their fuel bills.

Billlingham-based sustainability organisation, tadea, is working alongside Durham County Council to provide the free home energy checks, which will see energy efficiency experts visit residents’ homes to provide them with free, practical advice designed to help them beat the cold.

The free home energy checks on offer, which will take around one hour to complete, will help people who are struggling to come to terms with rising fuel costs at a time of increased financial hardship.

Living in cold conditions can severely impact on people’s personal health: cardiac problems, strokes and respiratory conditions can all be exacerbated by failing to keep warm enough at home. The consequences can be tragic: over 1,400 people in the North East died during 2010/11 because their homes were too cold.

The advice provided in the home visits will help residents to cut fuel bills, combat damp and mould and learn how they can use their heating systems more efficiently. Advisors will also help people to understand their bills, manage fuel debt and find out what financial assistance they may be entitled to.

There are three main groups being targeted: residents aged over 60, those who have a disability or long term health condition, and those with a child under four living in the household are eligible to qualify for a free home energy check.

However, those who do not meet these criteria are still eligible for help and can get over-the-phone energy efficiency advice by calling the tadea advice line free* on 0800 124 4320.

Mr. Adrian Hawkins, of Stanley, County Durham was helped by tadea when he was struggling to pay his fuel bills. He says:

“These home visits could prove a lifeline for many. Giving up just one hour of your time could help you to cut your fuel bills and stay warm and healthy at home.

“I’ve reduced my monthly fuel bills by over £40, and I’ve been given advice on a number of energy efficiency improvements I can make to my home at no extra cost. I’m eternally grateful for the support I’ve been given and if you’re looking to beat the cold, expert help is at hand.”

 Sarah Lee, tadea’s Health Projects Manager, says:

“In these difficult economic times, we’re finding that an ever-increasing number of people are being forced to make the almost impossible decision between choosing to heat their homes and feeding themselves and their families. This is clearly a serious problem, and one which carries severe social implications for the North East region – which, at over 30 per cent, has one of the highest rates of homes in fuel poverty in the UK.

“These free home energy checks mean that friendly, practical, face-to-face advice is available to vulnerable people – advice which will help them to keep warm, stay healthy and cut their fuel bills. These visits could prove a lifeline for many, and we would like as many people as possible in the area to sign up and get the help they so desperately need.”

If you meet the eligibility criteria and would like to a free home energy check, call tadea free* on 0800 124 4320. You can also register online by visiting: www.tadea.com/whhp

 

*Calls from a mobile may be charged

Notes to the editor

For further information

For more information, contact Stephen Graham: stephen.graham@tadea.com; 01228 400417 (Tuesdays – Thursdays, 0900 – 1700). Alternatively, contact Victoria Chisholm: victoria.chisholm@tadea; 01642 373048 (Mondays - Fridays)
Who is tadea?
tadea is a not-for-profit organisation providing sustainable project management and advice services. Our expertise includes energy efficiency, renewable technologies and sustainable transport.

Working closely with individuals, communities, businesses and the public sector, tadea helps you to reduce the amount of energy you use at home, at work and whilst travelling.

What we do:

• Energy efficiency projects and scheme management, home insulation schemes and health improvement projects.
• Corporate and consumer advice services, available on the phone, online and face-to-face.
• Energy assessments for domestic properties, including Energy Performance Certificates and energy audits.
• Energy audits for businesses, including Display Energy Certificates, air conditioning inspections and project management services.
• Consultancy services such as data collection and monitoring, feasibility studies and marketing and communications expertise.

 

Find out more at: www.tadea.com

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