by Site Admin | Dec 24, 2012 | Articles
We are all trying to save money on our fuel bills in any way we can. I never leave any plugs switched on any more – nothing is left on standby and I try very hard to turn off lights when I leave the room etc. There is one thing I have noticed though in this run...
by Site Admin | Dec 15, 2012 | Articles, Fuel Poverty
Nearly 8000 people die in the winter because they cannot afford to heat their homes. 65 a day. These are the World Health Organisation’s guidance and official excess winter death figures. The previous governments estimate put the total of deaths relating to...
by Site Admin | Dec 13, 2012 | Food Poverty, Fuel Poverty, News Items
Everybody is struggling to pay their energy bill, but I heard today that 2 million disabled people fear they cannot afford to heat their homes this winter. I am one of them.I will be choosing to heat rather than eat. Whether able-bodied or disabled – what would...
by Site Admin | Dec 11, 2012 | News Items, Regional
According to a news item last week, 1 in 5 people in the West Midlands live in poverty. Are you one of...
by Site Admin | Dec 11, 2012 | News Items, Regional
Image Creator: David Howard | Credit: David Howard A news report today said that 30% of residents in Shropshire were in fuel poverty. Rural residents are being hit the worst. Are you one of them? Let us know how you cope. Do you heat or...
