Debt, Disability and Energy

In 2022 the Consumer Council commissioned Social Market Research to explore how consumers, and particularly those with a disability, are coping financially during the cost-of-living crisis. The research presents the findings based on three complementary elements: depth interviews with stakeholder organisations active in the field of disability; a nationally representative survey of 1004 consumers; and depth interviews and case studies with consumers with a disability. The report highlighted a link between households with a disabled person and high energy usage and costs.