Old people left 'stuck in bed' every day due to the cold says charity - but there is help out there
A charity say they are dealing with cases of pensioners 'stuck in bed due to the cold' every day after the tragic case of a great-grandma from Greater Manchester who died after contracting hypothermia.
An inquest into her death that 'proud' Ms Bolton had refused to put her heating on due to 'fears of high energy bills.' She had been told by her family not to worry about the rising cost of energy bills, and had provided her with heaters to warm her home it was heard. Following the hearing at Rochdale Coroner's Court, a leading old-age charity have spoken out and said although it is an extreme one, Ms Bolton's case was far from an isolated one.
Hhe said the organisation wanted to reassure older people that help is available for anyone worried about their bills and highlighted Pension Credit, which often goes unclaimed, as a way of people boosting their income. “One important way older people can drive up their income is by receiving Pension Credit if they are eligible. We know that up to 850,000 older households are currently not receiving the state pension top-up for those on a low income. On average, single people receive an extra £61 a week, and couples receive £85 a week.
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