E.ON offers replacement boilers for ₤240 to Merseyside residents on the Affordable Warmth scheme
E.ON is offering homeowners in Merseyside who qualify under the
Government led Affordable Warmth scheme the opportunity to purchase a
replacement A-rated gas boiler for only ₤240 (including VAT) if their current
boiler is faulty or broken, a saving of around ₤2,000 off the typical cost of a
new fully installed gas boiler.
The replacement gas boilers are available for local homeowners who are in
receipt of certain benefits or have someone living with them who is. The offer
is available to both E.ON and non E.ON customers.
In addition to saving money off the boiler and installation costs, people taking
up the offer could save up to ₤200 a year on their energy bills by upgrading to
an energy efficient boiler, depending on the type of house and boiler they
currently own, so could recuperate their money spent within just over 1 year.
Homeowners who qualify under the Affordable Warmth scheme can also apply to E.ON
for free cavity wall and loft insulation. By installing both measures a typical
household could save a further ₤2754 a year on their heating bills.
Nigel Dewbery, Head of Energy Efficiency at E.ON, said:- "This boiler
offer has been launched to support people who are struggling to afford to
replace their broken boiler and who are in need of an upgrade to help them lower
their energy use and bills. We estimate there are more than 6 million people in
the UK that are eligible under the Affordable Warmth scheme and who could
potentially benefit from the offers so we'd urge anyone who falls within the
benefit criteria and who needs a replacement boiler or cavity wall and loft
insulation to get in touch to find out more."
For more information about the offers and the eligibility criteria please
visit:-
EonEnergy.com/EcoHome.
For customers not eligible under the Affordable Warmth scheme, E.ON offers
interest free finance for a new full central heating system and the ability to
spread the cost with an interest free loan and pay monthly options over up to 3
years. E.ON Energy Installation Services Limited acts as the credit broker and
not the lender.
Survey shows worrying delay in diagnosing primary bone cancer
A survey undertaken by the Bone Cancer Research Trust (BCRT) has revealed a worrying delay in bone cancer patients receiving their diagnosis. The survey of 394 primary bone cancer patients, survivors and bereaved families showed that 26% of patients had waited over 7 months before receiving a diagnosis; with 13% waiting over a year. The data also revealed that 26% of all patients made 7 or more visits to their GP or other healthcare professional before receiving a diagnosis.
Bone Cancer Research Trust is calling on all GPs to take action and complete its free GP E-learning module, developed in partnership with the Royal College of General Practitioners. The module highlights 'red flag' symptoms they should be aware of and can be accessed anytime at:- BCRT.Org.UK.
Zoe Davison, Head of Research and Information at Bone Cancer Research Trust said:- "We found the survey results worrying and we're keen to ensure that the disease is diagnosed at the earliest opportunity. Medical students receive no formal training on primary bone cancer during their medical education so there can be a lack of awareness of the symptoms among GPs and other healthcare professionals. Our E-learning resource is a great way to address this, and those who've completed the module see a 70% increase in their understanding of the symptoms that can present with this brutal form of cancer."
Dr Phillip Green, a GP and bone cancer survivor who had his leg amputated aged 17, said:- "Primary bone cancer is often misdiagnosed, as symptoms can be easily mistaken for growing pains or other common medical conditions, such as tendonitis, arthritis or even sports injuries. It's a rare cancer and a GP may never see a case in their entire career, but it's crucial to spot it as quickly as possible because there aren't many treatments available, and a delayed diagnosis makes it more likely they may require an amputation to stand a chance of survival. The E learning module is great because it's interactive, case based and covers the presentations of bone cancer in primary care. GPs undertaking this module will be more likely to consider primary bone cancer as a potential diagnosis and to distinguish it from other musculoskeletal disorders."
Primary bone cancer is a rare cancer, with 600 people diagnosed each year in the UK. Tumours can form in any bone in the body, although a ⅓ of cases are found in the long bones of the lower body, such as the thigh or shin bone. Patients are faced with a 5 year survival rate of just over 50% and this has barely improved in over 30 years.
