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Disability Rights UK heatwave survey

Disabled people are more likely to experience the effects of climate change than any other community.

Heatwaves especially can affect Disabled people, but the impacts are often different depending on a person's impairment, health condition, living situation, income, and support needs.

This survey aims to collect your experiences in managing heatwaves and the issues they raise.

Your responses will help inform climate change policy and campaign work for Disabled people.

Privacy notice:
We will not share your personal details with any third parties. Survey results may be shared with partners and stakeholders to inform policy and campaign work, but all responses will be anonymised so that individuals cannot be identified. Participation is voluntary, and you may skip any questions if you prefer.
1.How much does hot weather affect your condition or impairment?
2.Have any of the below felt worse during periods of hot weather? (Select all that apply)
3.Have you been admitted to Hospital due to the current weather?
4.Does any medication you take make you more sensitive to heat?
5.How concerned are you about future heatwaves?
6.Which challenges, worries, do you face during hot weather at home? (Select all that apply)
7.Are you concerned that the hot weather would increase your household costs such as electricity, water, transport, food?
8.Do you receive any form of social care or support?
9.During hot weather, do you require additional support?
10.Which changes would most help you during heatwaves?
11.How well do you think Disabled people's needs are considered in heatwave planning?
12.Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your experience of heatwaves?
13.What is your age
14.Do you consider yourself to be Disabled?
15.Which of the following best describes your impairment(s) or health condition(s)? (Select all that apply)
16.May we use your comments or quotes in our policy, campaigning, media, and research work?
17.Would you be willing to speak to a journalist about your experiences of heatwaves?
Thank you for completing the survey.