Age UK Hertfordshire will be supporting older and/or vulnerable people to keep warm this winter by providing Winter Welfare Visits. Support will be delivered via our ‘handyperson’ service and they can help with the following:
- Provide and install radiator reflector strips to maximise heat dispersion
- Provide and install draught excluders for doors and windows to reduce heat loss
- Provide and install energy efficient bulbs and night lights
- Provide an electric blanket or a winter duvet (single size only)
- Provide a Warm in Winter bag
- Help to take meter readings and set heating timings and thermostats (please note that we are unable to help with any central heating related issues as this this will require a gas-safe engineer and/or an appropriate tradesman).
- Hang winter curtains (already owned or purchased by client)
This is a fully funded project by HCC and the ICS and is therefore free of charge.
If you would like to make a referral please complete this form and return it using the contact details given at the bottom of the form. One of our team will then make contact with the client to arrange the visit and discuss their individual needs. Our team have all had a DBS check completed, references sought, and will have ID on arrival.