Health sector leaders warn that unless thegovernmentdoes more to support rising energy costs, the UK will face a "humanitarian crisis" that will worsen health conditions. ” warns against.
Family is about to face a harsh winter. Experts predict the energy bill cap will hit nearly £3,600 a year from October and rise again next year.
Rising prices mean people have to choose between skipping meals to heat their homes or living in poor conditions,the NHS General Coalition said ministers said in a letter to
Matthew Taylor is the chief executive of the organization representing NHS leadership,BBC and The Times said: I was told. Humanitarian crisis.
"Many people can be faced with a terrible choice between skipping meals to heat their homes or having to live in a cold, damp and extremely uncomfortable environment.
"This in turn can lead to the spread of disease and disease across the country, widening health inequalities, deteriorating the life chances of children and leaving lasting scars on communities.
Regulators are expected to announce new price caps next Friday, which will take effect from October.
Labor and the Liberal Democrats have proposed plans to freeze the bill at the same level as it is now, but many of the largest energy suppliers support similar ideas.
} However, the government has made it clear that nothing of substance will be done until a new prime minister takes office on 5 September.
On Thursday, a trade group of energy companies called for more help. In addition to the £400 promised to households in May.
“Time is very short heading into October and we know many customers are already struggling after the last price increase. It will simply be out of reach for millions of households," said Dhara Vyas, Director of Energy UK. of advocacy.
"Our industry believes that given the urgency, the most realistic way to help customers ahead of Christmas is to increase the amount of support provided through existing bill support schemes. I think.”
