There are ways you can cut the cost of your fuel bills, conserve energy in your home and keep your home warmer.
Making it easier to use your heating system
Changes can be made to your heating equipment to make it easier to see and use. Specially adapted products are available through RNIB or from fuel suppliers. Call 0303 123 9999 or email
helpline@rnib.org.uk for more information.
Services from fuel suppliers
Ask your fuel supplier:
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to put your name on their priority service register
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to agree to use a password system to identify their employees, if they visit you at home
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to provide you with bills and information in the format of your choice, for example, large print, tape or braille.
Home energy efficiency grants
Grants to carry out work to make your home warmer and keep fuel costs down are available from the
Warm Front Scheme.
Lines are now closed for 2012 and will reopen for 2013 around Mid May.
Grants are available if:
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you live in England or Wales
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you are aged over 60
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and / or you are in receipt of certain benefits.
Typical work carried out under the scheme includes loft and cavity wall insulation, draught-proofing and lagging hot water tanks and pipes.
For more information, contact:
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0800 952 1555 if you live in Eastern England, East Midlands, Yorkshire or Humber
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0800 316 2808 if you live elsewhere in England
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0800 316 2815 if you live in Wales.