Cold Home & Winter Kit
£40–£120 6 items
Losing heating in January is miserable and, for vulnerable people, dangerous. Pick one room to keep warm and gather everyone there.
| Item | How much | Typical price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeping bags or duvets | 1 per person | £15–£40 | Check price → |
| Thermal base layers | 1 per person | £10–£25 | Check price → |
| Hot water bottles | 1 per person | £5–£15 | Check price → |
| Draught excluders Keep heat in your one warm room. |
2–3 | £8–£15 | Check price → |
| Hats, gloves, thick socks | 1 per person | £10–£20 | Check price → |
| Carbon monoxide alarm Essential if you use any fuel-burning appliance. |
1 per floor | £15–£25 | Check price → |
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Tips
- Never use a gas oven, BBQ or camping heater to heat a room.
- Insulate pipes before winter to reduce the risk of bursts.
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