Our advisers are trained to give energy advice; they follow agency policies on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults; and they are all subject to an enhanced CRB check. All visits are by appointment only.
A scheme run by Staffordshire County Council, in partnership with district and borough councils supported by Beat The Cold and E.ON with a goal to combat fuel poverty across the county and help residents to heat their home.
This flagship scheme includes a partnership between NHS University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM), Staffordshire Community Energy and Beat the Cold. By supporting vulnerable patients who are referred to Beat the Cold by healthcare professionals, we are alleviating the detrimental health impacts of cold homes, and reducing fuel poverty across Staffordshire. This scheme is part-funded by clean energy generation through solar panels on UHNM estate buildings. The excesses generated then support a community fund, which Staffordshire Community Energy allocates to Beat the Cold in support of delivering interventions to patients. This award-winning, innovative scheme has been operational since 2016 and has supported over 1,000 Staffordshire-based patients.
The Priority Services Register (PSR) provides extra help and additional support during a power cut for elderly, very ill or disabled people, or those who rely on power for medical equipment.
Find out more about Western Power Priority Support services.
