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Energy on Prescription
Energy on Prescription is a pilot program set up to explore the effectiveness of funding fuel bills for the most vulnerable people. It is a micro scheme with 10 patients currently involved. It will enable the County Durham Healthy Homes … Continue reading
Hypothermia
Hypothermia is when your body temperature, which usually runs at 37°C (98.6°F), drops below 35°C (95°F). It means that you are losing heat faster than your body can produce it and it is usually caused by being in a cold … Continue reading
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The Cost of Keeping Warm
Does Debt Breed Fuel Poverty? Without a doubt, one of the biggest factors affecting whether people are able to keep warm in the winter is cost. There are many people who simply can’t afford to pay the high prices of … Continue reading
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