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Scottish Government Central Heating and Warm Deal Programmes
Warm Deal Programme:-
Warm Deal improves the energy efficiency of the homes of low-income families. In addition to tackling one of the main causes of fuel poverty (homes with poor energy efficiency), the programme also contributes to health and environmental objectives.
Homes that are easier to heat will lower the incidence of cold related illnesses and reduce emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) the primary cause of climate change caused by human activity.
If you or your spouse is in receipt of certain income-related benefits, or are age 60 or over, you may be eligible for a grant of up to £500 to have your home insulated under the Scottish Government Warm Deal. If you are aged 60 or over and not in receipt of income –related benefits, you can get a smaller grant of up to £125.
The Home Energy Efficiency (Scheme) Scotland Regulations, effective from January 2007, also extended the Warm Deal Programme to households with children with disabilities and receiving the Disability living allowance. These homes can have free insulation measures up to a value of £500.
Central Heating Programme:-
The Scottish Government's Central Heating Programme provides central heating, insulation and advice. It is available to all households in the private sector who lack central heating and where the householder or partner is aged 60 or over.
From the 27th of October 2008, the Central Heating Programme will give priority to those pensioners who:
1. Do not have a central heating system.
2. Have a central heating system that is broken down and the applicant or partner is aged 75 years of age or over.
3. Have a central heating system that is broken down and the applicant or partner is in receipt of the guaranteed element of Pension Credit.
4. Have a central heating system that is partial or inefficient and the applicant or partner is aged 80 or over.
5. Have a central heating system that is partial or inefficient and the applicant or partner is in receipt of the guaranteed element of Pension Credit.
The programme provides the following package of measures: | |
| • | A central heating system and advice on how to use it | |
| • | loft, cold tank & pipe insulation; cavity wall insulation; and Draft proofing | |
| • | A carbon monoxide detector (except where heating system is electric),
a mains-linked smoke detector and a cold alarm | |
| • | Advice on best use of energy in the home | |
| • | An optional check of entitlement to state benefit |
For further information log onto http://www.chwdp-scottishexecutive.co.uk/index.php
Or Call
0800 316 6009 for Warm Deal
0800 316 1653 for Central Heating Programme.