Tag: Belle Isle Elderly Winter Aid

Belle Isle Elderly Winter Aid (BIEWA)

Belle Isle Elderly Winter Aid (BIEWA) was established in 1985 in response to severe winter weather conditions which put the health of older people in danger from the effects of cold weather in this particularly bad winter. The health effects were exacerbated by poor housing stock, poor insulation and unaffordable

Winter warmth packages delivered to elderly in South Leeds

  Winter warmth packages are currently being delivered to 1,000 elderly people living in south Leeds, thanks to funding provided from the local area committee.   As part of the project, key essentials including soup and stewed meat, blankets, bed socks, scarves and gloves, will be provided as part of