The charity will add credit to the heating/gas account and engineers can install heating controls if needed
The initiative sees the health board working with local energy charity Scarf an energy innovation hub Energy Systems Catapult to offer people with respiratory conditions support to keep their homes warm enough this winter.
Scarf then gets in touch to talk people through the process. , and money will be paid to the supplier to heat a main living area and bedroom. "This is a limited trial this year focused on Aberdeen, and the 330 people we have identified, along with the two other trial areas in London and Tees Valley. We are pleased to be part of the trial and look forward to seeing the results.
Top news stories today David Mackay, co-chief executive at Scarf, said: "Once one of our advisers speaks to an individual and outlines the programme, we will aim to have money into their energy accounts within a fortnight to ensure they can keep their bedroom and main living area heated to between 18-21C throughout the winter.
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