Stay warm at home without having to put the heating on this winter

New research suggests that more than three million low-income households cannot afford to heat their homes this winter, posing a risk to their health as a severe chill sweeps across the country. The prolonged cold snap is set to continue into next week and Scottish household will no longer have the £25 Cold Weather Payment to help heat their homes as it has been replaced by a new devolved one-off payment for £50 which will be paid in February 2023.

The social change organisation also found that many families are already in arrears on their bills, owing more than £1,600 on average. Around 2.4 million households have borrowed money or used credit to afford their bills so far this year. “We’re still experiencing historically high inflation and the prices of essentials are still soaring. Energy bills, while capped, are still almost double what they were last winter. Housing shortages, rising rents and mortgage payments are overburdening budgets across the country.”

“Our immediate support also includes our Energy Price Guarantee, saving around £900 for a typical household over winter and our Household Support Fund is helping people with essential costs. Meanwhile the Chancellor recently announced a further extensive cost of living package, ensuring those most in need are supported next year as well as this.”

Wearing layers is often better than putting on one big thick item, according to the British Heart Foundation, which also recommends sticking to wool, cotton or fleece fabrics. If you are very cold a hat and scarf can also help. Even though it feels warm under your covers, a short jog around the kitchen or living room - if you are able to - could heat you up more than sitting still. Even light exercise can help you keep warm.

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