Scottish Government Partnership helps heat homes this winter

Capability Scotland is working with the Scottish Government to promote a helpline aimed at helping households, including those with a disabled person, cut their fuel bills this winter.

The Home Energy Scotland Hotline aims to help families stay warm by providing advice and information on how insulation can help save energy and money.

Callers to the hotline can find out what type and level of insulation they have in their homes, and whether they could do with an extra layer. Even just a loft top up, can mean a £50 per year reduction on energy bills. Some callers may even be eligible for free or discounted loft and cavity wall insulation thanks to funding from the Scottish Government.

Capability Director of External Affairs, Richard Hamer, commented:

"The huge increases in energy costs we have seen over the last few months mean that disabled people are even more at risk of fuel poverty than ever.  Government figures show 50% of families which include a disabled person have a household income of less than £15,000 per year. For many keeping warm can be a real struggle. We are delighted to have the opportunity to support the Scottish Government with this initiative which will hopefully take some of the strain off families during the cold winter months."

If you are worried about your fuel bills you can contact the Home Energy Scotland Hotline a call free on 0800 512 012 or visit www.homeenergyscotland.org.uk to find out more.