Healthy Homes Dorset helps Dorset residents keep warm by installing loft and cavity wall insulation.
We also offer free, impartial energy advice.
Dorset Council are currently procuring a new contractor to deliver the Healthy Homes Dorset programme. But do get in touch, we are creating a waiting list and as soon as the service is awarded we will insulate your home.
We can install free cavity wall insulation.
We can install free loft insulation.
We can install new heating systems or replace existing boilers.
How can we help?
We give free, impartial energy advice over the phone.
Who runs Healthy Homes Dorset?
Healthy Homes Dorset is funded by Public Health Dorset, managed by Dorset Council and delivered by Centre for Sustainable Energy and Evolve Home Energy Solutions.
Who is eligible?
Everyone is eligible for free energy advice. This includes finding out if we can install insulation or replacement heating systems for you, or if there are other programmes that can offer you funding to do this. It also includes practical advice about setting heating controls efficiently, switching your energy tariff and reducing condensation, damp and mould.
If someone in your household meets the following criteria, Healthy Homes Dorset will install insulation, and in some cases, new heating systems completely free of charge:
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Has a cardiovascular condition
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Has a respiratory condition
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Has a mental health condition
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Has a disability
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Is aged 65 or over
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Is a child under 5
- Is pregnant
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Is living with addiction
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Has attended hospital due to a fall
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Is a recent immigrant and asylum seeker
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Has a low income
In many cases and where necessary, we'll also be able to carry out work (free of charge) to prepare your home for insulation e.g. repairing cracked walls or render, or cutting a larger loft hatch.
To find out more call us on
0300 003 7023
Calls are charged at the same rate as local numbers. You'll go through to one of the Centre for Sustainable Energy's advice team.