Hitting the Cold Spots is Hampshire's winter 2012/13 project to support the Cold Weather Plan for England 2012. It is funded by the Department of Health Warm Homes Healthy People fund. The project aims to reduce the effect of cold housing and fuel poverty by providing information and practical help, as well as support to provide sustainable changes for the future. The project includes the following main elements
1. Information packs to hand out to individuals and families who you consider would benefit from the contents. The pack comes in the form of an A4 envelope containing a range of information leaflets; a room thermometer; a snood; Buy With Confidence brochure and most importantly details of a free phone number to the Environment Centre’s information and advice line (0800 804 8601). They are providing practical telephone support as well as arranging, when requested, a free visit from an Advisor. Many of you have already requested your packs for this winter, but the good news is that due to further funding being made available we are able to offer more packs! If you would like to order packs to be delivered directly to a specified address in Hampshire then please fill in the simple application form attached and return to wellbeing@hants.gov.uk. 2. For advice and support, the Environment Centre is providing a free phone Hampshire information line, the number is 0800 804 8601 where their local team of friendly, trained staff is ready to help. They can also refer to a Hitting the Cold Spots advisor who will visit individuals in their own homes to provide more practical and emotional support. The help available is listed below*. * The practical support provided directly by the information line and through the Advisors includes is this part necessary? - Help with hot water and heating system repairs.
- Support with alternative heating measures (electric oil filled radiators) for those without heating.
- Access to small grant support to help cope with winter fuel emergencies.
Other services:- - Practical support and advice with debt, money and benefits.
- Free Home Safety visits which include a carbon monoxide monitor, smoke detector and a fire safety plan.
- Access to free insulation (cavity wall, loft and solid wall).
- Assistance to switch your energy provider or tariff to help give you savings on your fuel bills.
- Assessment for funding for a gas mains to be laid to your property and a central heating system to be installed.
- Support from a Hitting the Cold Spots Advisor when any visits or works are being undertaken.
3. If you would also like extra copies of the Hitting the Cold Spots information flier (see below) to promote the scheme, please email wellbeing@hants.gov.uk quoting the number you require. | 
