SOCIAL housing tenants who have suffered freezing conditions since flammable cladding came off their blocks were sent a 'scandalous' letter advising them to 'wear a hat and gloves' and lay off the booze to keep warm.
The letter, sent in December by Pendleton Together, who manage the nine council-owned blocks in Pendleton, Salford, includes some 'top tips for keeping warm.
Two of the tips were to 'dress in layers and maybe wear a hat and gloves if you still feel cold' and 'don't drink alcohol to keep warm as it can give you a false feeling of warmth when you're actually cold? It also told residents to 'have warming food and hot drinks' and to 'stay as active as you can.'
This story is from the March 02, 2022 edition of Manchester Evening News.
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