No older person’s life should be at risk in winter because they struggle to heat their home. Three-quarters of deaths related to excess cold in Wales are people aged 75 and over. 

We believe older people should have targeted support to ensure no older households turn their heating off. Over the long-term, we’re calling for energy market reform and a plan to decarbonise Welsh homes to make them more fuel and energy efficient. 

OLDER PEOPLE IN POVERTY WINTER 2023-24

We found that on average, our clients were spending 19% of their household income on their utilities.  

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