What discussions has the Minister had with respiratory charities and other stakeholders about the possibility of treating heat as a medical necessity to ease pressures on the NHS this winter?
Answered by Minister for Health and Social Services | Answered on 25/10/2023
It is recognised that cold and damp homes can have a significant and disproportionate impact on people with certain health conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Consequently, people with a respiratory illness who are living in a home with an EPC of D or below are eligible for the Welsh Government’s warm homes scheme: NEST. The scheme offers advice and for people who are eligible to receive free home energy efficiency improvements.