Theme: Coldline

The Age Concern Hackney Coldline Project is a hypothermia prevention service which addresses the commercial, environmental and social factors that place vulnerable people at risk from the cold. For advice on keeping warm & well ... Emergency number: 0207 241 2299.
Web: http://ageconcernhackney.org.uk/coldline/.
Email: coldline@ageconcernhackney.org.uk.

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1. Age Concern England.
   

   http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/
   "Supports all people over 50 in the UK, ensuring that they get the most from life. We provide essential services such as day care and information. We campaign on issues like age discrimination and pensions, and work to influence public opinion and government policy about older people."
2. Department of Health.
   

   http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Home
   
3. Eaga.
   

   http://www.eaga.co.uk/
   "Eaga's core focus is on working with government, local authorities and utility companies to lower carbon emissions, combat fuel poverty and reduce energy consumption. Efforts are principally focused on the housing and social needs of low income and vulnerable households."
4. Energy Saving Trust.
   

   http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/
   "We encourage energy efficiency and the integration of renewable energy sources into the economic fabric of our society."
5. Energywatch.
   

   http://www.energywatch.org.uk/
   "The independent watchdog for gas and electricity consumers. We provide free, impartial advice on a range of energy issues. We also take up complaints on behalf of consumers who are experiencing difficulty in resolving problems directly with their energy suppliers."
6. Home Heat Helpline.
   

   http://www.homeheathelpline.org/
   "A free, central phone number offering practical energy advice for vulnerable people."
   The number is: 0800 33 66 99 (9am - 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am - 3pm on Saturdays).
7. Met Office.
   

   http://www.meto.gov.uk/
   
8. National Debtline.
   

   http://www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/
   "Provides free, confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems".
9. National Energy Action.
   

   http://www.nea.org.uk/
   "Develops and promotes energy efficiency services to tackle the heating and insulation problems of low-income households."
10. National Right to Fuel Campaign.
    

    http://www.righttofuel.org.uk/
    "A general resource for all who are interested in the elimination of Fuel Poverty."

1. Hackney : Health.
2. Services and Advice : Utilities and Consumer Advice : Energy and Fuel.