Pensioners across Islington and London are invited to attend a meeting to discuss fuel poverty and the growing anger felt by senior citizens over cuts to the winter fuel payment and high fuel bills.
The event, at Islington Town Hall, is being hosted by Islington Pensioners' Forum and will have expert speakers and a discussion of the causes and effects of fuel poverty. Islington Council's Energy Team will be giving details of recent steps taken by the council to tackle fuel poverty, offering practical advice on staying warm and well this winter and outlining what the council is looking to do in the future to help.
Where: Committee Room 1, Islington Town Hall, Upper Street, N1
When: Thursday 16 February 1.30-4.30pm
Tea and coffee and hopefully some sandwiches provided!
If you are having difficulty keeping your home warm or struggling with your fuel bills contact Islington Council's Energy Advice Team on 0800 953 1221 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. The line is staffed by friendly, expert staff who can:
- Give advice and help if you are in fuel debt
- Offer practical help with keeping warm
- Check if you can get an Energy Doctor home visit to give adviceand install energy saving items to help you save on fuel bills
- Give advice on any grants and discounts available
- Arrange practical energy saving workshops for community groups
Islington Council also runs an independent fuel switching service, finding residents the best price for their gas and electricity - including for all types of pre-payment meter. For fuel switching contact 0800 410 1240 or www.islington.gov.uk/fuelswitch
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