what grants are available for pensioners?

Question

Are there any grants or help available for replacement central heating boilers for old age pensioners. We live in Aberdenshire Scotland.
The only income is the state pension and a small private pension with very little savings.

Answer 1

hi there ,if u get any benefits such as income support ,housing bfit council tax bfit, d.l.a or any other income based bfit u could get a grant up to 2500 pounds for new heating and insulation measures. best get in touch with age concern or your local authority for details. hope this helps

Answer 2

I only know of one. That's the grant of immunity! I live in government assisted housing & it seems that the code inspectors just can't touch this place to make it better. The water makes my eyes sting, yet when I shower at a friends house, my eyes are just fine! Same city water, yet different heating system. America is falling behind in safety standards for the people. I think they want us to die & the problems will be solved until the next election on a local level, of course. The Feds would never abandon us, would they?

Answer 3

In Scotland – the Warm Deal Grant -
Call us on 0800 316 6009

Answer 4

Contact your local council, a lot of them have schemes to help older people with energy efficient heating, insulation etc.
It's free up to a basic level of safety checks, then I think they do interest free loans, which can't be bad.

Answer 5

hi,there, don't know if the following is of help but it's probably worth a try...it's a government funded initiative.warm front team.eaga plc. freepost. newcastle upon tyne, NE2 1BR or,..www.eaga.co.uk. they do take a month of sundays to turn up.and i do wish you luck.but you do get 4 free energy saving light bulbs????.i'll keep my fingers crossed for you. JS

Answer 6

If all else fails go to the Citizens Advice Bureau

Answer 7

try this
http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/energy/grants/