Heated blankets and scarves given to vulnerable people struggling with soaring costs of heating bills

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Scarves, thermometers and heated blankets are being given out to vulnerable people struggling with the soaring costs of energy bills as the cold snap continues in the UK. ‘Warm Packs’ have been delivered to residents across Stockport to help 'keep everyone warm and well this winter' as rising inflation and Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues to see energy prices rise.

Stockport council announced that along with Age UK, Stockport Homes and Disability Stockport, 1,200 of the packs have been delivered to the most vulnerable in the borough, with temperatures in recent days plummeting below freezing. READ MORE Construction of HS2's link line to Manchester delayed by two years Rosemary Hale, from Woodley, said the packs mean she will be 'able to keep warm without putting the central heating on' adding: "It’s very cold in the morning and the bedroom is very cold." Jack Proverbs, from Bredbury, said: "This electric blanket will save me money on my electricity bills while we wait for the summer to come.” Among the items inside the packs are scarves, gloves, socks and thermometers, with some including heated blankets.

The packs also contain guidance on cost of living support and further advice on where to find warm spaces and prepayment meter guidance.

Some of the warm packs have also been funded by Octopus Energy and IPL Global. Councillor Malcolm Allan, Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources at Stockport Council said: "We know that the cost of living crisis has hit many of our residents hard, so we have been working through our partners to give support to everyone who needs it." Read today's top stories here READ NEXT: Met Office snow map timelapse shows Greater Manchester forecast on Thursday and Friday as