Are YOU in Fuel Poverty? Take our quiz
and find out…
Paying for Winter in Spring
Spring may have sprung but high fuel bills arriving on the doormat mean Arun residents are still
counting the cost of Winter
Many people don’t’ realise that they could benefit from the help and advice we at Arun can offer, so
answer these questions and find out whether or not you need us….
Which of these statements most describes your attitude towards your fuel costs:
a) I struggle to pay my bills and feel they’re out of control
b) My bills just get higher every month, I have to keep an eye on them
c) I have no problems paying my fuel bills
Which of these statements most accurately describes your attitude towards your fuel tarriffs:
a) I have no idea whether I’m on the best tariff for me or not
b) I have heard about switching but haven’t yet done it or not for a long time
c) I am totally up to date with my tariff and switch regularly.
Which of these statements most accurately reflects the level of comfort in your home in Winter?
a) I am often cold in my home and can’t afford to heat it adequately
b) I am sometimes cold but don’t find it hard to do something about it (turn on heating, put
on extra layer etc)
c) I have never really been cold in my house
I would describe my house as….
a) Really draughty and cold, the heat seems to leak out through door walls and windows
b) there are cold areas in my house but I manage to keep at least one room warm in
Winter
c) all of my house is warm as toast
I spend on average per month, on gas, electricity and water, roughly,
a) more than £100
b) more than £80
c) less than £80
I, or someone who lives in my house:
a) suffers from conditions/diseases made worse by the cold and damp including arthritis
and mental health conditions
b) is pregnant, has children under 5, or has other disabilities
c) is completely healthy
How did you do?
Mostly A’s - you are in fuel poverty. if your income is below £15k per year after housing costs,
don’t delay, ring us now, you could benefit from advice, grants, and free upgrades to your home,
whether you rent or are a homeowner.
Mostly A’s and B’s - you could be in fuel poverty - ring us now if your income is below £15k after
housing costs to find out how you could save potentially £100’s and protect your own health and
that of those you live with
Mostly C’s - you’re unlikely to be in fuel poverty but still ring us to find out ways to improve your
energy efficiency . or perhaps you’d like to pass on details of what we do to a friend, relative, or
neighbour?
Ring us today on 01903 737862
If you or someone you know is worrying about how to heat their home properly this Winter, we can
help. Arun Wellbeing has taken on 2 Home Energy Visitors, who provide free, impartial advice on
ways to heat your home more efficiently, including:
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How to change your tariff
Whether you qualify for a free boiler upgrade or insulation
Advice on what you can do to keep warm and healthy
Fitting energy saving devices such as radiator panels
The Home Energy Visitors Emma Pagett and Jo Williamson are happy to come out to vulnerable
people’s homes or just give advice over the phone to anyone who needs it.
Jo Williamson says: “many residents are worried about the cost heating their homes. Those renting
from private landlords are particularly at risk from high fuel bills and they - and their landlords might be surprised at the improvements we can make to those properties”
Emma Pagett says: “we are always happy to talk to anyone who needs advice and can arrange to go
round to their house and help them live a healthier, warmer life for less money”.
Wellbeing Manager, Hazel Flack says: this service is invaluable for Arun and Chichester residents and
increases the overall wellbeing of the area. Out visitors can also be a gateway for many people to get
the care and help they need in other areas of their life”.
For information, advice and help phone Jo or Emma on 01903 737 941.
Arun Wellbeing is funded by West Sussex County Council Public Health which has commissioned
Arun District Council (and other local councils in West Sussex) to deliver it in their local communities.
It is a preventive service aimed at reducing the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes,
and open to all, but particularly those who are concerned about their health. You can be referred by
your GP or refer yourself. The majority of our services are completely free of charge. We also have
a wealth of information about other local services to pass on to you.
Contact Arun Wellbeing Team:
Telephone: 01903 737862
Email: info@arunwellbeing.org.uk
Website: www.arunwellbeing.org.uk
Follow us on Twitter at #ArunWellbeing
My income level after you take out rent or mortgage payments is…
a) below £8k
b) between £8k and £15
c) above £15k