A survey by Age Scotland found that 39% of over-65s were living in fuel poverty in 2023
The number of older Scots living in fuel poverty has doubled in the last two years, campaigners said, as figures showed almost two fifths of those aged over-65 could be affected.found that 39% of over-65s were living in fuel poverty in 2023 – with this up from 19% in 2021.
Age Scotland interim chief executive, Katherine Crawford, said: “These results lay bare the shocking impact rising energy prices and the cost-of-living crisis are having on older people.at risk by failing to heat their homes adequately.” Age Scotland is now calling for a national one-stop-shop for energy efficiency advice to be created to help people.
She added: “The number of older people who told us they believed they did not live in homes that would be suitable for their needs in 10 years’ time is another issue that must be addressed at national and local government level. He stated: “Our priority is to do everything we can to help those worst affected by high energy bills which is why we tripled the Fuel Insecurity Fund from £10 million to £30 million.
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