Financial help to make your home warmer

If you receive a benefit such as Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit, you may qualify for a grant to help you insulate your home. Any work completed in your home will be done by someone skilled in the work.

Available grants

In England and Wales if you are over 60 and on a low income, you may qualify for the New Home Energy Efficiency Scheme Plus (New HEES Plus). Under Warm Deal in Scotland, if you are over 60 but do not receive any benefits, you may receive a lower grant. The maximum grant available will depend on your circumstances.

To find out more about the scheme, phone the Energy Action Grants Agency (EAGA) on 0800 952 0600, (free) or the Energy Savings Trust (EST) on 0845 727 7200. (local rate).

Grants may also be available from Atlantic Electric and Gas for wall and loft insulation in homes heated by gas and electricity.

Your local council may be able to help with a grant to repair or improve your home. Contact your local council office to find out what they can offer.