Keep Well, Keep Warm, Keep Safe:

• Aim/purpose:

  • To protect vulnerable individuals, particularly older adults, from the health risks associated with cold weather and fuel poverty
• Key Facts:

  • Provides advice, information, and support to help people stay warm, safe, and healthy during the winter months
  • Offers practical assistance such as home energy assessments, insulation improvements, heating grants, and emergency fuel vouchers
  • Raises awareness of the importance of staying warm and well, particularly among those at higher risk due to age, health conditions, or socio-economic factors
• Benefits for professionals:

  • Equips healthcare professionals, social workers, and community workers with resources and guidance to identify and support individuals at risk of cold-related health problems
  • Provides training on cold weather health risks, fuel poverty, energy efficiency, and available support services
• Benefits for individuals:

  • Helps vulnerable individuals and families access practical support to keep their homes warm, safe, and energy-efficient
  • Reduces the risk of cold-related illnesses, such as hypothermia and respiratory conditions, and promotes overall health and well-being