Fuel poverty, cold and damp homes, ill health, premature death and the cost to the NHS.

[nathan]

Interesting news.

Ed Davey announces £3m for 'boilers on prescription' scheme

Family doctors prescribing double glazing and loft insulation for patients living in cold, damp homes can transform lives and slash the huge sums spent by the NHS on cold-related ill health, a ground-breaking trial has shown.

[nathan]

Another Guardian article:

boiler-on-prescription-scheme-transforms-lives-saves-nhs-money

[Maria Elizabeth Prior]

This is a very interesting article.  My mum, who is elderly, contracted asthma, because of the conditions in her flat.  Her doctor supported her having a dehumidifier, which has helped, and relieved her asthma.  He has sent a letter asking the Corporation, as her landlord, to pay for it, and we are awaiting that decision.