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Lived experience of fuel poverty: research

Qualitative research into the lived experience of fuel poverty in Scotland.

Appendix B: Profile of achieved sample

Table D: Tenure
	Total
Owner occupier	17
Renting from local authority or housing association	13
Renting from private landlord	10
Total	40

Table E: Household composition
	Total
Adults over 35 with no children at home	31
Children aged 6-16 in households	5
Children aged 5 and under household	3
Young adult households (under 35 with no children)	1
Total	40

Table F: Main heating type/fuel source
	Number of participants
Gas central heating with radiators	27
Oil central heating with radiators	4
Electric heaters / storage heaters	4
Solid fuel (coal, wood)	3
Under floor heating (wet/electric)	2
Total	40

Table I: Enhanced Heating Regime
	Number of participants
Households where an Enhanced Heating Regime was applicable	27
Households where an Enhanced Heating Regime was not applicable	13
Total	40

Table J: Health and disability
	Number of participants
Had a disability or chronic health condition	17
Someone else in the household had a disability or chronic health condition	5

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