Warmer Homes for Wakefield's Older People

The project will support older people (mostly aged 75+) living in Wakefield’s deprived former mining and industrial communities, 97% of whom have long-term health conditions and 59% of whom live alone. Over two years they aim to identify older people in vulnerable situations in need of support and provide energy-saving advice to 2,370 older residents.

They aim to deliver light touch advice to 1,300 people and home visits by Energy Specialist Advisers to 800 energy consumers unable to leave home. Through 2-3 visits they’ll help older people reduce their bills by providing energy-saving advice, switching tariffs (if appropriate) and installing energy saving measures (LED lightbulbs/insulation). They also intend to deliver energy saving workshops at local venues. 

Through the project older people in vulnerable situations will be able to better afford to heat their homes.