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Warm Front in England and Wales

Warm Front is a government-funded initiative that provides a package of home insulation and heating improvements.

If you're aged 60 or over and own your own home or rent it from a private landlord, you may get a maximum Warm Front Plus grant of £2,700 if you receive one of the qualifying income-related benefits. If you are installing an oil-fired central heating system you could receive a grant of up to £4,000.

• Warm Front scheme in England (money, tax and benefits section)

Warm Deal in Scotland

Warm Deal provides grants to insulate your home against cold and help save energy. You can get up to £500 towards cavity wall insulation, draught-proofing, four energy-efficient light bulbs and loft, tank and pipe insulation.

Who is eligible?

You will qualify for a grant if you, or your partner, receive one of the following qualifying benefits:

If you are aged 60 or over and do not receive one of the qualifying benefits, you could be entitled to a grant of up to £125.

How to apply

To find out more about Warm Deal or to arrange a no-obligation survey, visit the Scottish Government website or phone free on 0800 316 6009. A minicom number is available for people who have difficulty with hearing or speech on 0131 244 1829. You can call from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday.

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Central Heating Programme in Scotland

The Scottish Government's Central Heating Programme helps people to install central heating systems in their homes. The programme also offers a range of home insulation measures.

Who is eligible?

To qualify for the Central Heating Programme, you:

If you are aged 80 or over, own your own home or rent from a private landlord and have a partial or inefficient central-heating system, you may apply to have a full or replacement heating system fitted.

How to apply

To find out more about the Central Heating Programme, visit the Scottish Government internet site or phone free on 0800 316 1653.

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Keeping warm in winter service in your local area

You may find information and advice on keeping warm in winter in your local area. The following link will let you enter details of where you live and then take you to your local authority website.

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More useful links

• Energy Efficiency grants (money, tax and benefits section)
• Saving energy in your home (environment and greener living section)