Full News Report

19th December 2024

Fuel Poverty in Cornwall is causing concern

CORNWALL and the Isles of Scilly are in the top ten areas in the UK for households which are in fuel poverty. 

As part of a joined-up effort to tackle the situation, Inclusion Cornwall, Cornwall Council, Public Health, Council of the Isles of Scilly and NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly work closely together to help vulnerable people escape the effects of fuel poverty, and the health risks associated with damp or cold homes.

The Winter Wellbeing Guide 2024-25 (https://cornwall.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8b22106188babc3bc72a50b07&id=44d338da21&e=3420d0621c) is full of helpful advice from organisations across Cornwall on looking after yourself in winter, including information about home heating grants, changes to the winter fuel allowance, advice on pension credit, council tax benefit support, staying warm in winter, Thermo cards, NHS winter vaccinations, and more. 

Anyone can pick a guide up from community hubs, foodbanks, libraries, pharmacies, and GP practices.