PENSIONERS are being urged to invest part of their winter fuel payment in extra insulation.
According to Government figures, 346,000 households in the North-East come under fuel poverty and most are occupied by the elderly.
The winter fuel payment scheme will pay £200 to people over 60, to help them with winter fuel costs.
As part of NEA/British Gas Warm Homes Week, the national fuel poverty awareness campaign, pensioners are being told to invest in insulation.
"An energy efficient home is easier to keep warm and free from draughts and damp," said William Gillis, chief executive of NEA, the national energy charity which organises warm homes week.
Grants of up to £2,000 to improve energy efficiency may also be available under the Warm Front scheme. For information contact 0800 952 0600.
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