Winter can be a cold and lonely time for many older people. When the weather is better, it's easier to be independent, get out, do shopping and visit friends, but when the ground freezes, it's more difficult and staying at home alone is the only option.

The withdrawal of the winter fuel payment will have a great impact on many older people who already struggle to keep warm in winter and the cost of living crisis means that keeping warm has become unaffordable for many. The sad truth is that many of our older generation have to choose between heating their home and eating hot meals.

Isolation and despair are common feeling amongst the old and in winter the situation worsens, so please help us to Spread the Warmth this winter and help more people to stay warm and feel safe.