A lack of action on poor-quality housing is leading to avoidable deaths, with 1 in 10 homes posing a serious risk to their residents’ health or safety. A recent report from the Good Home Inquiry highlights the urgent need for a comprehensive and united approach to address the state of housing in the country.
The Warm Home Discount program plays a crucial role in tackling fuel poverty and promoting energy efficiency in the UK. It provides financial support to vulnerable households, reducing their energy costs and improving the Quality of their homes
Living in a cold home can have several negative effects on your health, including increased risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
Exposure to damp and mould in buildings can have detrimental effects on human health. Numerous epidemiological studies have suggested a correlation…
National Energy Action’s director of policy, Peter Smith says: “In common with millions of households across Great Britain, National Energy Action (NEA) is hugely alarmed by the extent of increases to standing charges.
Earlier today, the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee held a session on ‘Preparing for the winter’ where the chief executive of National Energy Action (NEA) told MPs that new analysis by the charity showed over a million vulnerable households missed out on vital energy crisis support last winter.
Tomorrow (25 August), Ofgem will announce the new level of the energy price cap, for 1 October to 31 December. Based on the latest analysis by Cornwall Insight, the typical annual dual-fuel energy bill is expected to fall and be around £1,925.
As of June 30, 2023, the Energy Price Guarantee has been discontinued and replaced by the Ofgem price cap. Consequently, households can expect to pay an average annual energy bill of approximately £2,100.
With the world in the grip of a global energy crisis, hundreds of millions of people are now facing fuel poverty this winter as they struggle to keep their homes warm.
Yes, if you have damp and mould in your home you’re more likely to have respiratory problems, respiratory infections, allergies or asthma. Damp and mould can also affect the immune system. Who’s affected? Some people are more sensitive… Can damp and mould affect my health?