Advice on keeping warm

If you need extra support to keep warm during winter there is a variety of energy saving measures you can take and also financial support to help you. 

Energy saving advice

There are a range of energy saving measures that you can do to keep your house warmer and also to help you save money.

Insulate your home

Insulating your home is one of the best ways of helping to stay warm. Visit Energy Saving Trust for more information on insulation. 

Contact a local energy advisor

Local energy advisors can:

  • provide you with advice on cost efficient heating
  • assist you with switching suppliers
  • help you apply for insulation grant schemes
  • put you in touch with other local services you may not be aware of. 

Contact the local energy advisory for your district:

District Phone Email

Bassetlaw - Nottingham Energy Partnership

0115 985 3009

healthy-housing@nottenergy.com

Broxtowe - Nottingham Energy Partnership

0115 985 3009

healthy-housing@nottenergy.com

Gedling - Nottingham Energy Partnership

0115 985 3009

healthy-housing@nottenergy.com

Newark and Sherwood

01636 655596

help4u@nsdc.info

Rushcliffe - Nottingham Energy Partnership

0115 985 3009

healthy-housing@nottenergy.com

Ashfield - Ashfield District Council

01623 457036

housinggrants@ashfield.gov.uk

Mansfield - Mansfield District Council Housing Services

01623 463212

adminpsh@mansfield.gov.uk

Check your energy supplier

Getting the best deal on your energy can save you money. There are many energy suppliers who all offer different deals. 

For more information and advice on how to change your energy supplier visit the Citizens Advice Bureau's guide

Financial support

There is a number of financial support schemes available to help you keep warm, including:

See our welfare benefits page for more information and also to search for benefits that you may be able to claim. 

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