For pensioners and people on low incomes (deemed fuel poor) the winter is a worrying time. The winter months bring anxiety about their health, about their heating costs, often bringing on illness, and unfortunately, to thousands each year, DEATH.
(See Age Concern/ONS)

Vulnerable individuals need to find ways to preserve their energy supplies and keep costs to a minimum, whilst still being aware of the ever present threat of hypothermia.

Hypothermia is a clinical condition ascribed to those unfortunate persons in whom body temperature has fallen below 35ºC (95ºF). The greatest threat to such persons is to be unaware of the danger to which they have become exposed, because the rooms in which they are living are too cold.

GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT

The Government is committed to reducing fuel poverty with the Home Energy Conservation Act, which requires local authorities to make a 30% improvement in energy efficiency in homes by 2010. With this in mind, Day-Impex have developed a handy and easy to read thermometer, which can be distributed to vulnerable groups.

The Day-Impex Thermometer is an invaluable guide for those who need to be vigilant to the dangers of Hypothermia, yet at the same time keeping their energy costs low. It alerts individuals when the room gets too cold or too warm by suggesting the ideal ambient temperature, allowing them to stay safe and save money at the same time. the thermometer has its own self adhesive pad for secure fastening in an appropriate location, but it can also be presented on a backing card (see pictures below), which has useful tips for keeping warm and reducing energy bills - a perfect tool to help tackle fuel poverty! The thermometer/backing card is used to help keep your living room at a temperature that is affordable and safe. Often, if a house gets cold quickly after the heating has been switched off, then better insulation could help keep in the warmth. For advise on insulation, as well as other energy efficiency ideas, including grants, telephone THE ENERGY SAVINGS TRUST on FREEPHONE 0800 512 012



Standard Thermometer (58mm Diameter)

RECOMMENDATIONS

The Day-Impex Thermometer is recommended by "Age Concern" and widely distributed by other charities, Councils, welfare organisations, TV and radio stations and socially-minded private and public companies with community welfare obligations.

The Day-Impex Thermometer is specifically designed with a boldly-printed dial, indicating the hazard temperature zone. The numbers are clear and easy to read, with better known Fahrenheit temperatures in bold type.

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We recommend the purchase of a quantity of these Thermometers for distribution to the elderly or low-income individuals and families, so that everybody can do their bit to assist the fight against fuel poverty. This small and simple item has many advantages and could be a big help to many people, as has been proven on many occasions in recent years.

We have free samples available, and would be very glad to assist you in any way. It's a simple item, but with many advantages.

AGE CONCERN PRESS RELEASE

In the last 5 years, more than 150,000 people over 65 have died as a result of the winter months in Britain

The high cost of heating, the poor standard of Britain’s housing, low incomes, and time spent outside in the cold, all leave older people vulnerable. Those most at risk tend to be pensioners living alone

8 pensioners in Britain will die of a cold-related illness every hour this winter. It is estimated that more than 20,000 older people will die as a result of the cold.

(Figures taken from the ONS official winter death statistics)

Thermometer on backing card (210mm x 150mm)

If you are planning a campaign this winter, using our energy-saver thermometer, we can personalise them by having your own logo or message printed on the dial.

Some examples of specially printed dials that have been produced for regular customers, are shown below