Thousands of pensioners to get FREE energy savings gadgets – how to get one
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THOUSANDS of pensioners are set to receive free energy-saving gadgets in the coming weeks. The help comes via the £421million Household Support Fund (HSF), which has been spread across councils in England. Each local authority has been given a share of the fund and can decide how it wants to use the money to help residents in need.
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North Lincolnshire Council is distributing 5,000 free air fryers to low income pensioners. The local authority is also dishing out over 1,300 slow cookers and nearly 400 one-cup kettles. The appliances can be collected from local venues or are being delivered to those who can't leave their homes.
The application process to receive the goods has closed, but they are set to be issued over the coming weeks. It comes after pensioners in North Lincolnshire who are not on Pension Credit but receiving council tax support were given £200 in cash to help cover energy bills.
Frank Cooper, from Scunthorpe, who received a free air fryer, said: “Since we got it, we’ve not used the gas oven at all. “We can do quick meals cheaply as there is just two of us and there is no waste. "It’s really easy to use and saves on washing up too. I even did crispy roast potatoes for Christmas in it. It’s marvellous.".
If you live in North Lincolnshire and are a pensioner, you can find out more about the free household appliances via the council's website. You might be eligible for help through the Household Support Fund, even if you live outside of North Lincolnshire.
