free heating system for over 80yr old

scurrie68

hi
just hoping someone can help as my mums heating system is not working well and has been told by engineer that gov runs something where she would be able to get heating system replaced as she is over 80 live in west coast of scotland
i have been searching web site all morning but not managed to find anything yet
thanks

hotpot1000

I hope your Mum's a tenant, according to below she can get help


Warm Deal - Scotland


If you or your spouse are in receipt of certain income-related benefits, or are aged 60 or over, you may be eligible for a grant of up to £500 to have your home insulated under the Scottish Government's 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 package includes:

• Cavity wall insulation
• Loft insulation
• Hot and cold tank and pipe insulation
• Draughtproofing
• Advice on energy efficiency is given

Further information on Warm Deal is available by calling 0800 316 6009.


The Central Heating Programme - Scotland


The Central Heating Programme provides a central heating system, insulation measures, energy advice and an optional benefits check to people aged 60 and over and to tenants of local authorities and housing associations. Claimants must live in a home without central heating or where the existing system is broken and beyond repair.

For more information call 0800 316 1653.

hermum

http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotland/Take-action/Grants-and-offers/Home-Energy-Scotland/Energy-Assistance-Package/What-is-offered-and-who-is-eligible

If she's on qualifying benefits, then she should get help if she's a homeowner.

scurrie68

thanks for info will get onto it
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