CARERS DIRECTORY
There are lots of electricity providers, many of whom offer special
services for older people. Below are two of the main providers, and the services
they offer.
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Powergen
PO Box 402
Warrington WA55 1EE
Powergen offer a range of services aimed at older people, working in
partnership with Age Concern, they offer:
1
Free energy efficiency advice
2
3 free carbon monoxide detectors
3
2 free low energy light bulbs
4
Free early warning hypothermia thermometer.
For more information ring
(0500) 24 0500
Emergencies
(
(0800) 111 999
Staywarm
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Powergen Staywarm is a
service, exclusively for over 60’s, whereby you pay a fixed price for your gas
and electricity, regardless of amount used.
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Staywarm
Freepost NWW7614A
Warrington WA55 1ZD
(
0800 1 694 694 (quoting ref: R10)
:
Web page: www.staywarm.co.uk
British Gas
British Gas offers a range of savings on your electricity and gas prices,
as well as offering other services such as loans.
* House Contact Centre
Emergencies
PO
Box 50
(
(0800) 111 999
Leeds
LS1 ILE
Complaints;
(
(0845) 600 9400
Energywatch
Energywatch is an independent company set up to hear complaints about
electricity suppliers.
( (0845)
906 0708 (
Textphone (0845) 758 1407
See also
Warmth for information about insulation grants and cold weather payments