Aim:

To reduce fuel poverty in Cheshire East by providing a single point referral system to assist vulnerable residents.

Objective:

To enable front-line workers from the council and other agencies to get appropriate help to residents by referring them to a central point which then passes the referral to the most appropriate organisation. Energy Projects Plus provides training to raise awareness of the referral system and issues such as fuel poverty, how to refer residents in need and the help available.

What Help is available?

• Advice on income maximisation
• Advice on energy saving and fuel bill reduction
• Advice on home safety.

Target area:

Cheshire East Council area.

Criteria for qualification:

Cheshire East residents.

Duration and funding of project:

Funded by Cheshire East Council and will run until March 2013

Outputs achieved:

Energy efficiency advice, benefit checks and fire safety checks have been carried out since the start of the scheme in early 2011.

18 training sessions held and over 70 staff trained to date.

How to find out more

To find out more about the project contact Tania Sayer on 07733906223 or email her on tania.sayer@epplus.org.uk