Cost of Living

We support our national charity, Age UK, in calling for more targeted support for older people on lower incomes so they can get through the winter. 

According to Age UK recent study

- 2.8m older households will still be living in fuel poverty this winter - despite the government freezing the energy price cap. 

- 1.3 million of whom are also living on lower incomes. 

Age UK have highlighted that without further Government support, targeted at those of all ages who need it most, significant numbers of people will be forced to make difficult decisions about whether to cut down on essentials such as food, or keep their home warm through colder periods. It's no surprise that polling for Age UK has shown that 88% of people aged 60+ in Britian think the confirmed by Government. If this happens it will give older people who depend on their state Pension to make ends meet a reason for hope through 2023.

Bryonie Shaw, the CEO of Age UK Wigan Borough agrees with the national charity, Age UK, about concerns for the situation of small charities, like Age UK Wigan Borough, as we face huge hikes in energy bills over the next few months. Charities should benefit from Government's business support package, but Age UK is worried this will not be enough to enable some of us to keep going. Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK states "It would be a tragedy if swathes of highly effective local voluntary organisations and community groups go under this year, purely because of their fuel bills and a time when their local population needs them."

Age UK Wigan Borough, have several services that can help including a free Information and Advice service and our Support at Home team. We aim to reduce social isolation and loneliness with our Bright Days activities. To find out more about our services please have a look at our website pages or give us a call on 01942 615880. 

If you or a loved one is struggling, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Age UK Wigan Borough and share the support available in Wigan.