Free replacement electric blankets for mature & disabled folk in Nottinghamshire

easy

For January only, Nottinghamshire trading standards office are giving away REPLACEMENT electric blankets for over 55's or disabled people.

If you have a leccy blanket that is over 3 years old, then they will collect it and leave a new replacement. I rang up about this last week, a chap is supposed to be coming to see me this morning (he's late mind). They asked me when I rang what size blanket I use, I assume they are going to replace my double with another double.

To book an appointment or find out further details please call 01623 452 005. You will be asked some questions to ensure that you meet the criteria and we will then arrange an appointment to come and see you.

As our blanket is now about 14 years old, I thought I'd give it a go. I'll let you know what the replacement is like when I see it.


I don't know where the finance for this is coming from, nor what it is meant to achieve - are hundreds of people injured or killed by their old electric blankets every year ??
My cynical hubby (who also has an odd sense of humour - the following comment is meant in jest) says it's so that the council can identify where all the old gits and crocks are, making it easier for them to wipe us out in one fell swoop

Anyway, hope it helps someone ...

easy

Update to add - Chap just came to bring my blanket. It's a Dreamland Starlight double blanket like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Starlight-Cosy-Under-Blanket-Double/dp/B003NE4X8U/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top .

Amazon reviews are mixed, but hey for free it's better than nowt. Apparently the council are paying for this, as replacing lots of electric blankets works out cheaper than sending out a fire crew to a fire started by a faulty one.

allydowd

There were over 20 deaths and 5000 fires in England and Wales caused by electric blankets last year.