Saga offers total protection as the winter freeze finally bites

Last winter's cold spell caused havoc in around 7.1 million homes around the UK with a spate of central heating and boiler breakdowns leaving many families out in the cold.

As winter weather finally bites in many areas of the UK this week, consumers are urged to consider the year-round peace of mind they can get from home emergency response cover for boiler and central heating problems.

To help homeowners protect themselves against unexpected disasters in the bitter weather, Saga is offering its Home Response insurance to the nation's over 50s for as little as 23p per day with work and repairs guaranteed by fully vetted trades people.

Roger Ramsden, Chief Executive of Saga Services, comments: "Last winter's cold spell really did cause problems for many homeowners in the UK, but access to a reliable and fully vetted tradesperson really is just one phone call away".

More details of Saga's Home Response policies are available at saga.co.uk/insurance/home-response/.