With a rapidly growing number of publications on this subject the objective was to review the recent literature for research regarding the impact of heat waves and elevated temperature on the elderly with regards to mortality and morbidity. Six studies of temperature-morbidity-relationship were...Read more
This report describes the findings of a study of the coping strategies of low-income households in Great Britain, funded by eaga Charitable Trust. The study combined quantitative and qualitative methods: a face-to-face survey of 699 low-income households and 50 in-depth telephone interviews with...Read more
New Zealand homes are underheated by international standards, with average indoor temperatures below the WHO recommended minimum of 188C. Research has highlighted the connection between low indoor temperatures and adverse health outcomes, including social functioning and psychological well-being...Read more
We looked into the relationships between poor housing conditions, fuel-related debt and other indicators of poverty. We also examined associations with mental health, physical health and disability. This is one of the few social research studies to have investigated the relationship between fuel...Read more
The health impacts of tackling fuel poverty are reviewed, drawing primarily on large-scale studies completed in the last 10 years. Although physical health effects on adults appear to be modest, caregivers and children perceive significant impacts on children’s respiratory health. There also...Read more
In 2008, Thrive embarked on a programme of action research, focusing on financial inclusion in some of the most deprived areas of North East England. The project received funds from eaga Charitable Trust to help households to develop sustainable solutions to financial exclusion. Thrive aimed to...Read more
The project provides a first evaluation of the extent and nature of fuel poverty in Hungary and seeks to understand the experience of fuel poverty by Hungarian households in connection to the role of utility companies and central and local governments. More specifically, the project estimates...Read more
This report was written for UNISON by the National Right to Fuel Campaign (NRFC) to highlight the impact of rising energy prices on low-paid workers. This is a relatively under-researched area, but clearly a major problem that is set to get far worse in the period ahead. The report is based on a...Read more
On summer and winter months, cardiovascular morbidity and mortality rates vary throughout Europe. For example, areas with mild winters seem to be the ones with higher number of seasonal mortality. In fact, Portugal is one of the southern countries together with Ireland that have higher mortality...Read more
Heat waves and cold spells pose ongoing seasonal risks to the health and well-being of vulnerable individuals. Current attempts to address these risks in the UK are implemented through fuel-poverty strategies and heat-wave planning. This paper examines evidence from the UK on whether heat waves...Read more
