HOW TO IDENTIFY THOSE STRUGGLING TO KEEP THEIR HOME WARM
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The signs to watch out for when someone is struggling to keep their home warmThose who cannot afford to heat their homes adequately are said to be in ‘fuel poverty’ and are spending 10% or more of their income on heating and powering their home. The root causes of fuel poverty are high energy costs, poor levels of energy efficiency in the home, and low household income. Find out what impact fuel poverty can have on people's health. |
To help identify if someone may be in fuel poverty there are four key questions you can ask:
- Is your home cold?
- Is your home damp?
- Is your home draughty?
- Are you concerned about being able to afford to use energy in your home?
If the answer is ‘yes’ to any of these, what next?
Support is available through the Scottish Government’s Energy Assistance Package. Or just ring the Energy Saving Scotland advice centre on 0800 512 012 for more information.
Changeworks’ Domestic Advice Team provide outreach support to people who struggle with heating costs, gas or electricity debt or with staying warm, dry and comfortable in their homes across East Lothian, Edinburgh and Midlothian and can visit people at home. If you would like to contact one of our advisors, fill in our on-line contact form.
Click here to download our FREE advice sheets for use with your clients.
Find out how we've made a difference
Our Domestic Advice Team visits homes homes in East Lothian, Edinburgh and Midlothian helping people identify and overcome problems that have prevented them having warm, energy efficient homes. Read our case studies page to see what we have done to help.
Contact us:
Domestic Advice Team
T: 0131 555 4010
