Keeping warm is important for your health, especially if you have a young family, are over 75 or have a long-term health condition such as respiratory disease. The World Heath Organisation recommends that safe indoor temperatures of 21^o C (70^oF) during the day and 18^oC (64^oF) at night. For those with concerns about the costs of heating their homes there is help available.

Hertfordshire residents could be entitled to free or discounted home energy improvements through the Hertfordshire Warmer Homes Scheme.  The scheme is run in partnership by Hertfordshire County County and the district and borough councils.

Energy efficiency improvements such as insulation will help you both to live warm at home as well as reduce the cost of your energy bills. It is recommended you have 27cm or 10 inches of loft insulation. 

Find out more about the Herts warmer Homes scheme - contact HertsHelp: info@hertshelp.net 0300 123 4044 (local rate)  

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