Fuel poverty occurs when someone cannot afford to adequately heat their home. 

Households considered most vulnerable are:

• Those over 60 years old
• Those with disabilities or living with chronic illness
• Those with young children

The Bournemouth Private Sector House Condition Survey, conducted in 2003, concluded that 8082 households (11.2%) are in, or likely to experience, fuel poverty. With recent fuel price rises, this number may have risen to around 14,500.

The Bournemouth Affordable Warmth Partnership has been established to eliminate fuel poverty in Bournemouth. The Partnership has drawn up the “Warm and Healthy Homes” Strategy to help agencies reach vulnerable households and provide the best possible co-ordinated assistance. Many of these agencies are Bournemouth Partnership members, others are national organisations and charities.

The Warm and Healthy Homes Strategy seeks to tackle fuel poverty by increasing awareness, maximising income and improving housing.

If you, or someone you know, is finding it hard to keep warm at home - act now! 

Phone the Warm and Healthy Homes Helpline run by Bournemouth Care Direct staff:

01202 454979

They will be able to tell you about loans and grants to improve your home and make it energy efficient, how to find out if you are receiving all the benefits you are entitled to and where to go for more help and advice. 

Or you can contact any member of The Bournemouth Affordable Warmth Partnership directly.

Use the links below to:

Read the latest Warm & Healthy Bournemouth newsletter.

Find out more about loans and grants from the Council.

Find out about grants to save energy and money.

Stay safe from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Get advice on keeping warm and well at home.

To see the young persons energy pages, go to the zone!