Winter Heating
No older person should be forced to choose between heating, eating and staying well.
The problem we are working to change
This campaign focuses on practical barriers affecting older people, pensioners and communities across the North East.
Pressure on daily life
Energy bills remain difficult for many older people living on fixed incomes.
Health and independence
Cold homes worsen respiratory, heart and mobility conditions.
Fair access
Complex eligibility rules mean some people miss support they need.
Clear action from decision-makers
Protect winter support for older and vulnerable households.
Improve access to home energy advice, insulation and boiler support.
Make energy supplier support easier to find and use.
Treat warm homes as a core prevention measure in health and social care planning.
Add your voice and local evidence
Share experience
Check in on older neighbours during cold weather.
Contact representatives
Share trusted information on grants, priority services registers and energy advice.
Support the community
Back local calls for warm homes funding and practical crisis support.
Support the Winter Heating campaign
Join NEPSG updates, share evidence and help strengthen the voice of older people across the North East.