What is the scheme?
The £50 million scheme offers a one off £400 grant towards the replacement of inefficient 'G-rated' or worse boilers with modern 'A-rated' boilers which could save the householder upto £235 a year for the average home.

Would I qualify?
The scheme is open to homeowners and landlords who let homes but not to installers, social landlords or housing associations and applies to England only.

Homeowners who are under 60 will have to have a working G-rated boiler to qualify, but for the over 60's, the boiler does not have to be working.

Oil fired boilers of a similar age are also likely to qualify. To check your boilers rating and see if it qualifies, please call the Energy Savings Trust (EST) free on 0800 512012.

What do I do next?
If your boiler is eligible, you can arrange for a quote for a new one from a qualified installer. You will then need to phone the EST with the details including confirmation of the quote.They will then issue you with a voucher worth £400 which is valid for 12 weeks. Once the boiler is replaced, settle the bill with the installer and claim back the £400 from the EST.

Also worth checking?
Some energy suppliers have similar schemes in operation with up to £800 being available towards the cost of replacement boilers. Check with your energy supplier for the best deal.

I/a member of my family is having difficulty getting in and out of the bath.Is there any help available towards the cost of installing a level access shower?

Help towards the cost maybe available. To find out more information on whether you are eligible and what you should do, please click on the link below:

Disabled Facilities Grant

Is there any financial help available to adapt my property to help me care for a person with a disability who lives with me?

There is a grant available called the Disabled Facilities Grant. To get further information on who is eligible, the types of adaptations that it is available for and the process of applying for this grant, please click on the link below:

Disabled Facilites Grant

Who can help me if my landlord is not carrying out any repairs to my home?

Where can I get advice about renting out my home?

What standards apply in the rented sector?

Contact us or alternatively visit our Private Sector Housing Advice & Enforcement web pages.

What do I do if I have concerns about a long-term empty property in the Borough?

Who can advise me what I could do with my empty property?

Is there any financial assistance available for bringing empty properties back into use?

Is there any financial assistance available for converting empty space above retail premises into living accommodation?

Contact us or alternatively visit our Empty Properties web pages.

Where can I get practical advice about maintaining my home?

Where can I get help financing essential repairs to my home?

Contact us or alternatively visit our Housing Assistance web pages.

Where can I get advice on energy efficiency?

Contact us or alternatively visit our Energy Efficiency web pages.

Where can I find information about Houses in Multiple Occupation?

Contact us or alternatively visit our Houses in Multiple Occupation web pages.

Where can I find out information about licences, regulation of licences and the changing circumstances for licences for Houses in Multiple Occupation?

Please click on the link below for further information:

www.eastmidlandsdash.org.uk/licensing.asp