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A map showing the coldest homes in England has been published to encourage vulnerable people to stay warm and healthy during the winter. | A map showing the coldest homes in England has been published to encourage vulnerable people to stay warm and healthy during the winter. |
The Department of Health (DoH) map marks the launch of the Keep Warm Keep Well campaign advising the elderly, poor and disabled on how to stay warm. | The Department of Health (DoH) map marks the launch of the Keep Warm Keep Well campaign advising the elderly, poor and disabled on how to stay warm. |
Liverpool was the coldest place on the "cold homes" map - 28.8% of people aged 65 or over are without central heating. | Liverpool was the coldest place on the "cold homes" map - 28.8% of people aged 65 or over are without central heating. |
Cash for heating is offered by the Warm Front Scheme and Winter Fuel payments. | Cash for heating is offered by the Warm Front Scheme and Winter Fuel payments. |
Bad health | Bad health |
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The DoH said that living in a cold home can have a significant effect on people's health, and is linked to heart and respiratory problems, serious illness, discomfort and depression. | The DoH said that living in a cold home can have a significant effect on people's health, and is linked to heart and respiratory problems, serious illness, discomfort and depression. |
Health Minister Ivan Lewis said: "It is vital to look after yourself and stay warm and well during the cold winter months. | Health Minister Ivan Lewis said: "It is vital to look after yourself and stay warm and well during the cold winter months. |
"Cold homes have a significant impact on people's health and wellbeing. | "Cold homes have a significant impact on people's health and wellbeing. |
"There are millions of pounds of grants available for help with insulation and heating systems, and fuel payments to help older people, those on low incomes and disabled people." | "There are millions of pounds of grants available for help with insulation and heating systems, and fuel payments to help older people, those on low incomes and disabled people." |
"I urge people to plan ahead and find out what help is available and what measures they can adopt to ensure they are protected against the winter." | "I urge people to plan ahead and find out what help is available and what measures they can adopt to ensure they are protected against the winter." |
England's top 10 cold spots 1. Liverpool 28.8 %2. Leeds 28.1%3. Barrow in Furness 26.5% 4. Portsmouth 24.5 %5. Kingston upon Hull 24.0 % 6. Knowsley 23.7%7. Kirklees 23.4%8. Birmingham 22.5% 9. Waltham Forest 22.3% 10. Isles of Scilly 20.9% In 2005/2006, more than 11,625,453 winter fuel payments were issued worth £1,776,849,550. | |
A Keep Warm Keep Well Winter guide is available from GP surgeries and pharmacies. | A Keep Warm Keep Well Winter guide is available from GP surgeries and pharmacies. |
It includes advice such as having a hot drink before going to bed, keeping active, eating regular hot meals and maintaining the thermostat in regularly-used rooms at about 21C (70F). | It includes advice such as having a hot drink before going to bed, keeping active, eating regular hot meals and maintaining the thermostat in regularly-used rooms at about 21C (70F). |
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