The oil distributors trade body, the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA), is urging more heating oil consumers aged 75 and over to sign up to its Cold Weather Priority scheme this winter. Now in its fifth year, the scheme is designed to help suppliers to identify the most vulnerable individuals so that they can then prioritise heating oil deliveries to them when needed.
“We want more consumers who are aged 75 and over to sign up to the scheme to ensure they stay warm throughout winter,” says Ken Cronin, UKIFDA chief executive. “Warm homes are vital in the fight against excess winter deaths as elderly people are most at risk from a cold home. Without sufficient heat, a cold home can cause blood pressure issues, damage immune systems, and lead to respiratory illnesses.
“The scheme is free and consumers only need to speak to their local UKIFDA fuel distributor about joining and they will help them. By signing up now, they will become part of the scheme before winter hits – meaning their fuel deliveries will be prioritised whenever needed this winter.”
To find out more about UKIFDA’s Cold Weather Priority scheme, visit https://ukifda.org/cold-weather-priority-initiative/
