PROJECT H(EAT)!

Many older people are very concerned about their fuel bills, to the extent that they feel compelled to cut down on spending on food.

A new project to investigate these issues is being promoted through a multi agency partnership including Pilmeny Development Project, Care and Repair Edinburgh and Changeworks, (funded by a grant from the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund).

This project aims to raise knowledge and awareness among older people and carers about energy efficiency, keeping their fuel bills down, and reducing their carbon footprint.

A consultation will be undertaken in the North East Edinburgh area, which will investigate the prevalence of fuel poverty and the likely takeup of energy efficiency measures among older people (including “hard to reach”, housebound, BME, people with physical disabilities and learning difficulties). 

The results of the study may provide evidence for the potential development of a larger initiative specifically targeted towards the needs of older people and carers in the community.

For further information contact:

Debbie Robertson – Care and Repair Edinburgh Tel:  0131 220 7630

Anne Munro – Pilmeny Development Project Tel:  0131 553 2559

Prithika Nair – Changeworks Tel 0131 538 7957

Pilmeny Development Project

May 2009