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Energy saving home improvements and tips
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Living in a warm home is important to decreasing the risk of ill health and increasing wellbeing.
Heat the human, not the home
A more cost-effective way to think about keeping warm in your home in the winter is to think along the lines of MoneySavingExpert’s new guide – ‘heat the human, not the home’. They offer some simple tips to cut down on energy use, which include:
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Eating regularly and trying to have at least one hot meal per day, as recommended by the NHS.
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Layering clothing and keeping your feet warm with rugs and slippers (especially as the floor can be one of the coldest spots in the house!).
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Moving and exercising to keep warm. Our Richmond Moves site offers some great tips.
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Using low-energy and reusable heat appliances like microwaveable heat bags, hot water bottles, hand warmers and electric heat pads/blankets.
Get free advice from local experts
The South West London Energy Advice Partnership (SWLEAP) offers free, impartial and friendly energy advice to help residents manage energy bills, as well as practical tips on saving energy and keeping warm in your home.
Visit their website to find out more or give them a call on 0800 086 2706.
Thinking Works provide home visits and telephone advice around fuel poverty and staying warm and healthy in your home through the winter. Call them on 0800 118 2327, text them on 07928 394 482 or email them.
Reduce your bills and your carbon footprint at home
There are some simple tips and tricks that can help you save energy, cut your bills at home and reduce your carbon footprint. These include things like switching off your electrical outlets when they’re not in use and draughtproofing your home to help prepare for winter.
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Cost of Living Support Calculator
To help you understand which schemes, benefits or support you might be able to access, we have a calculator. This form takes about 10-15 minutes to complete and will ask you information about your income, home and family. Once complete, it will tell you what you are entitled to, so you can look for the right scheme in our Cost of Living Hub.
How you can help
If you are in a position to help others, financially or with your time, we have plenty of suggestions for you.
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