Warmfront

[charitynjw]

Hi all,

Not sure whether this is the right place to put this, but I'm sure someone will redirect if necessary. (or required)

Warmfront is a govt scheme; up to 3500 quid free to private homeowners who need help with, eg, replacement heating boiler/loft insulation/cavity wall insulation etc

Must meet certain criteria (ie be in receipt of certain state benefits, etc)

Info available by Googling Warmfront, or Eega, who manage the scheme


cnjw


(Tried to PM this, but my Outlook Express is up the Swanee!

[Amethyst]

Re: Warmfront

Thanks Charity

Do you have to have under a certain inchage of insulation already in your loft ? (thats why I was turned down recently despite meeting everything else)

Previously we tried to get some kind of grant to install some kind of heating system in an old house (which had one electric storage heater brrrrr) but earnt too much (ie we werent entirely destitute)

So the criteria is quite strict.

Be interesting to hear of anyone who has actually managed to get one of these warmfront grants.

Ame
xx

[Tools]

Re: Warmfront

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[calamity jane]

Re: Warmfront

Thanks Charity

Do you have to have under a certain inchage of insulation already in your loft ? (thats why I was turned down recently despite meeting everything else)

Previously we tried to get some kind of grant to install some kind of heating system in an old house (which had one electric storage heater brrrrr) but earnt too much (ie we werent entirely destitute)

So the criteria is quite strict.

Be interesting to hear of anyone who has actually managed to get one of these warmfront grants.

Ame
xx

From Warmfront Website;

http://www.warmfront.co.uk/do-i-qualify.htm

Eligibility
1. Householders aged 60 or over in receipt of one or more of the following benefits:

• Income Support
• Council Tax Benefit
• Housing Benefit
• Job Seekers Allowance (income-based)
• Pension Credit
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

2. Householders with a child under 16, or pregnant women with maternity certificate MAT-B1, in receipt of one or more of the following benefits:

• Income Support
• Council Tax Benefit
• Housing Benefit
• Job Seekers Allowance (income-based)
• Pension Credit
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

3. Householders in receipt of one or more of the following benefits:

• Working Tax Credit (with an income of less than £16,040, which must include a disability element)
• Disability Living Allowance
• Child Tax Credit (with an income of less than £16,040)
• Housing Benefit (which must include a disability premium)
• Income Support (which must include a disability premium)
• Council Tax Benefit (which must include a disability premium)
• War Disablement Pension (which must include a mobility supplement or Constant Attendance Allowance)
• Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (which must include Constant Attendance Allowance)
• Attendance Allowance

We've had them out twice.The first time cavities filled and loft insulated. The second time they topped up the loft insulation.Apparently minimum thickness needs to be 250mm.


CJ

[charitynjw]

Re: Warmfront

Hi all,

>Ame,

I can't find mention of an existing minimum requirement (& it would seem illogical).
We have had initial survey done (quick check on eligibility & type of work required) & are awaiting visit from technical bod (stage 2).

If you like, I will keep you all posted (use this thread?)

>Tools,

Thanks for that.
Firefox was already on this machine, but apparently some kind of problem (syntax error - I thought syntax was what you paid when you......................)
I pressed some buttons, closed my eyes & crossed fingers.
All seems ok (haven't tried PM yet)

cnjw
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[charitynjw]

Re: Warmfront

>Tools,

I've tried a test PM to you, but it doesn't tell me if you've received it.
Could you let me know (here & PM - I'll know if it's working properly then!)
Also, a little yellow bod (top RH corner of screen) is telling me I have messages, but I don't know how to retrieve - they're not listed in PM inbox.
Any suggestions?

cnjw

[Tools]

Re: Warmfront

To retrieve your private messages click on this tab at the top right above your name. That should then take you to your message inbox where you will see my reply to your PM.

[charitynjw]

Re: Warmfront

Done & done!

Cheers, Tools.

cnjw

[charitynjw]

Re: Warmfront

Loads of info re Warmfront & other issues (finance, energy saving, health etc) here:-

http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/.../dh_105380.pdf

cnjw

[enaid]

Re: Warmfront

We had a new boiler fitted by Warmfront, my parents have had the loft done and cavity wall insulation. They were told they could have a new boiler but no one has so far got back to them on that, as situation at the moment with them I don't think they need the hassle so I have not pushed it for them.
Mother in law too has had cavity wall insulation on the scheme.

[charitynjw]

Re: Warmfront

Before going for new boiler scrappage scheme, read this:-

Pensioners could lose 3,500 if they apply for boiler scrappag - Telegraph

[charitynjw]

Re: Warmfront

Just a reminder that the 'Warmfront' scheme, which gives grants of up to £3,500 (£6000 for oil/alternative energy) to eligible householders, is still going strong.

Apparently, £30m is still available via this year's fund.

Details are here

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Environm...ts/DG_10018661

[CleverClogs]

Re: Warmfront

Before going for new boiler scrappage scheme, read this:-

Pensioners could lose 3,500 if they apply for boiler scrappag - Telegraph

Why can't they just wear another pair of thermal knickers, add a woollen sweater and heat up their cups of Complan?

[enaid]

Re: Warmfront

Why can't they just wear another pair of thermal knickers, add a woollen sweater and heat up their cups of Complan?

Sounds like your attempting to become an MP, that's just the kind of solution they would like for our old and feeble.

[CleverClogs]

Re: Warmfront

Why can't they just wear another pair of thermal knickers, add a woollen sweater and heat up their cups of Complan?

Sounds like your attempting to become an MP, that's just the kind of solution they would like for our old and feeble.

I'm sure that some politicians - such as the odious 'Baron' Freud - would prefer that such unproductive people would just die.