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The Surviving Winter Appeal aims to tackle of the combined effects of fuel poverty and social isolation in Dorset, which puts many proud older people at risk particularly as they turn their heating down to save money, possibly becoming trapped indoors due to bad weather.

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  • Community Support & Development Community Support & Development
  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Beneficiaries

    • Older People Older People

    Situation

    VULNERABLE households in Dorset continue to struggle as government statistics reveal there were 730 excess winter deaths in Dorset during 2017/18. It is suggested this was partly caused by people living in cold and poorly insulated homes they can't afford to heat properly.

    Solution

    Our public appeal and corresponding fund supports older and vulnerable people in fuel poverty. Dorset Community Foundation encourages people in receipt of Winter Fuel Payment to consider re-cycling it and donating to help someone in need in Dorset. The grants enable older and vulnerable residents to switch on their heating and pay their fuel bills without worrying about the cost of fuel, which they might not be able to afford.

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    Categories

  • Community Support & Development Community Support & Development
  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Beneficiaries

    • Older People Older People