Julie Elliott MP Standing up for Sunderland Central
Today on Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, as millions struggle just to stay warm, shocking new figures show cold homes kill more people than road accidents and substance abuse.
Just last year there were over 50,000 excess winter deaths – the worst for over 40 years – and treating the effects of cold homes costs each health and well-being board £10 million every year.
People deserve #WarmSafeHomes. See the National Energy Action’s detailed guide to keeping warm, including cold weather payments, meters and practical help, here: https://tinyurl.com/y2es8tks