With temperatures set to plummet again tonight, Central Bedfordshire Council is asking residents to keep an eye out for vulnerable neighbours, who may be susceptible to the effects of cold weather.
Cllr Carole Hegley, Executive Member for Social Care, Health and Housing at Central Bedfordshire Council, said: "Please think of older and vulnerable neighbours at this time and where possible try to pop in to see if they are well or need any help."
Cllr Hegley's call comes after Central Bedfordshire Council launched its Warm Homes Healthy People scheme, which aims to offer help and support for vulnerable people living in cold and damp homes.
The Scheme offers advice and financial assistance to improve your home insulation and heating. You do not have to be in receipt of benefits to receive help from the Warm Homes Healthy People Scheme.
If you are a homeowner, or a tenant in a privately rented home and your home is cold, damp or has an old inefficient heating system, you could be eligible for a range of help.
This scheme is being run in conjunction with other Partners such as NHS Bedfordshire, Age UK Bedfordshire, Older People’s Reference Group, Advocacy for Older People, Disability Resource Centre and Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity.
Handy hints to keep warm during the current cold snap.
· Try wearing bed socks and thermal underwear at night.
· Keep warm by dressing well and wearing plenty of thinner layers rather than fewer, thicker ones.
· Stay active can also have a big impact on how warm you feel on colder days. If possible, try to move around at least once an hour.
· And of course eating regular meals will help keep energy levels up during winter, and hot drinks such as tea and coffee.
For more information please contact us on: 0300 300 8302 and mention Warm Homes Scheme.