Warm home grants

There's a wide range of different support and advice available, from government schemes, charities and other organisations.

National government advice on finding ways to save energy in your home

If you own a property in England or Wales you can get recommendations for home improvements that could make your property cheaper to heat and keep warm.

Speak to an advisor or find out more on the government website

Apply for a grant to upgrade your boiler

You could get a grant to cover part of the cost of replacing fossil fuel heating systems with a heat pump or biomass boiler through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Fossil fuel heating systems include:

• oil
• gas
• electric
• liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)

Check you're eligible on the government website

National government advice on keeping warm and well

More information about maintaining good health during winter and the financial help available for the over 60s, low-income families and people living with a disability can be found on the government website.

Cost of living support

More information about financial support including the household support fund, food support, help with your bills, childcare costs and transport costs can be found in our cost of living support section.

Find warm spots in your local area

A warm spot offers a warm, welcoming space for people to visit this winter if they need it. They are run by a range of different organisations including churches, village halls, local councils and libraries. You can find warm spots by searching in our directory

Advice and support for fuel-poor households

The National Energy Action (NEA) is a national charity working to end fuel poverty in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, they offer advice and support to fuel-poor households.

NEA's Warm and Safe Homes Advice Service is a free support service providing advice to householders in England and Wales on their energy bills and keeping warm and safe in their home. They can also help with benefits advice and income maximisation.

Contact the advice service through the NEA website

Advice on keeping warm and saving money on household bills

Groundwork's Green Doctor scheme is available to UK residents to help them stay warm, stay well, and save money on household bills. They offer free, impartial advice on:

• tackling heat loss
• draughts
• damp
• mould issues
• help you take control of your bills
• saving energy and water
• keeping your home warm and dry
• accessing other services and initiatives that are available

Contact the Green Doctor and find help on the Groundwork website

Priority services register (PSR)

Free support available for those who need it. 

Check with your energy supplier whether you qualify for this and also consider registering with your district network operator (for example - Northern Gas Networks or Electricity North West) who run their own PSRs. United Utilities has one too and you can also request water-saving freebies.

More information is available on the following websites:

• Northern Gas Networks
• Electricity North West
• United Utilities