Frome Town Council is encouraging residents to take advantage of the free energy advice available at Frome Medical Practice to help lower energy bills and create more comfortable, efficient homes.

As the cost of living continues to impact households, many people are looking for simple ways to use less energy and keep bills down. Making your home more energy-efficient isn’t just good for your wallet, it also helps reduce carbon emissions and can improve health and comfort.

Taking place on the first Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 4pm, these relaxed drop-in sessions are a chance to talk one-to-one with a trained energy advice champion about what matters to people when it comes to energy and their homes.

People who would benefit from more personalised support, the Healthy Homes team also offers free home visits. The friendly and knowledgeable volunteers, trained by the Centre for Sustainable Energy, can help with fitting simple energy-saving items—like radiator panels and draught excluders—and offer hands-on advice.

Cllr Fiona Barrows, said: “These sessions are a really practical way to feel more in control of your energy use. We to help as many people as possible in Frome to have a home that’s comfortable, healthy and affordable to run. Whether you’re unsure how to reduce your energy use, confused by your bills, or wondering what support might be available, just drop in and have a chat, no appointment needed – the team are lovely and always happy to help.”

The project is also on the lookout for more volunteers to join the team as Energy Advice Champions. It’s a rewarding way to help your community and full training is provided. To find out more about energy advice available, request a home visit, or volunteer, visit www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/healthy-homes

Healthy Homes is part of Green and Healthy Frome – a local partnership between Frome Town Council, Edventure: Frome and Frome Medical Practice, funded by the National Lottery’s Climate Action Fund. To find out more about Green and Healthy Frome and the variety of projects aimed at protecting the planet, saving money and improving wellbeing, visit https://greenhealthyfrome.org/