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Fuel Poverty Awareness Day

Wednesday 18 November 2026  will be National Energy Action’s Fuel Poverty Awareness Day (FPAD).

Millions of people – including children are in fuel poverty, with a growing mountain of debt putting pressure on those least able to afford it.

Find out why you should get involved in Fuel Poverty Awareness Day

Our Chief Executive Adam Scorer encourages our stakeholders and partners to get involved in our Fuel Poverty Awareness Day on 18 November 2026.

Our Fuel Poverty Awareness Day is on Wednesday 18 November 2026

The energy crisis has been going on for over four years, meaning household budgets have been stretched and many are struggling in cold and unhealthy homes. Debt is at record levels. The situation is stark, with people either having to accrue debt or live in homes that will negatively impact their physical and mental health.

What does FPAD stand for? Fuel Poverty Awareness Day

Join us this Fuel Poverty Awareness Day and be part of a united voice for change.

How you can support

We will be sharing campaign assets ahead of our Fuel Poverty Awareness Day on Wednesday 18 November 2026.

  • Share our social media assets highlighting the realities of fuel poverty.
  • Write to your elected representative to call for more support for people in fuel poverty this winter. We have a template letter.
  • Help raise vital funds by taking part in the Nation’s Biggest Housewarming.

Please use the hashtag #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay and include our social media handles, as it makes it easier for us to find and share.

UK-wide

https://www.facebook.com/Nationalenergyaction
https:/x.com/NEA_UKCharity
https:/uk.linkedin.com/company/national-energy-action
https:/www.instagram.com/nea_ukcharity
https://bsky.app/profile/nea.org.uk

Wales

https://bsky.app/profile/nea-cymru.bsky.social
https://x.com/NEA_Cymru

Northern Ireland

https://x.com/NEANIreland
https://www.facebook.com/NEANIreland
https://bsky.app/profile/neanireland.bsky.social
https://www.instagram.com/neanireland/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-energy-action-ni

If you have any questions or would like information about how to get involved, please email michael.potter@nea.org.uk.

A photo of two people looking at their energy bill and their laptop. They are looking worried.

Where can I get help now?

If you or someone you know can’t afford to heat their home then we’re here to help.

We offer a range of advice and support directly to people in need. We also offer help via frontline workers and other intermediaries. For advice and support on what you can do click the link below.

Also, contact your energy supplier.