A SCHEME helping install heating for vulnerable people in Ellesmere Port has received a national award.
Ellesmere Port-based npower Health Through Warmth scooped a top accolade at the Energy Institute Awards, which recognise organisations setting new standards of excellence and innovation.
npower’s Health Through Warmth scheme provides assistance with the funding and installation of heating systems for vulnerable people with long term, cold-related illnesses.
The scheme received the Community Initiative award for its work to benefit thousands of vulnerable people, improving their well-being and quality of life.
The award also recognised the innovative approach taken by npower to expand the scheme across England and Wales, thanks to collaborative working with a wide range of other organisations.
Since 2000 more than 76,000 vulnerable residents have been referred to npower Health Through Warmth for help with heating and insulation. £62m has been levered to help fund the work required, which includes £1.5m from charitable organisations. In addition, £8m has been contributed from the unique npower Health Through Warmth Crisis Fund.
Clients do not have to be or become npower customers to receive help from the scheme.
Elaine Midwinter, npower Health Through Warmth manager, said: “Health Through Warmth delivers both practical and financial assistance to the most vulnerable people in our communities who may otherwise fall through the net. We’re delighted that the hard work of the npower team, and our partners, has been recognised with this award.
“By working closely with our partner organisations, we hope to build on this success to help even more people in the coming winter months.”
For information about the eligibility criteria for Health Through Warmth, visit www.healththroughwarmth.com. If you would like to make a referral, telephone npower’s Health Through Warmth team on 0151 639 4308 or email healththroughwarmth@npower.com.
