On Sat, 06 Feb 2016 12:54:06 +0000, Andy Burns wrote:

David wrote:

I have recently received an email from UK Power Networks inviting me to
register for additional help in the event of a power cut.

Qualifications a

€¢ Elderly customers

interpretations would vary, I would say 80+

€¢ Customers with young babies in household

FFS

I think the main issue is those who are vulnerable due to poor health in
old age - some of them may not be mobile enough to quickly put on
additional clothing (they may even need the help of a carer) and their
metabolism may not be robust enough to generate enough heat to keep them
warm even if they are wrapped up.

Tricky if your woolly jumper is upstairs but you need the stair lift to
get it.

There are also those who depend on a power recliner to rest comfortably
during the day and could be unable to get out of it when reclined - those
chairs tend to sit you upright then lean forward to propel you towards
your Zimmer frame. You could freeze and starve if stuck in one of them.

So a register of those who are vulnerable is a very good idea - especially
if it is coordinated with support services who can go to the house and
help if the power is out.

Nobody so far has said that they are 65 and feel elderly :-)

Cheers

Dave R

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