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Written question asked by Lord Mendelsohn (Labour) on Friday, 19 May 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 June 2023. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Monday, 5 June 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Warm Home Discount Scheme: Immunotherapy and Transplant Surgery

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the case for extending the Warm Home Discount Scheme to all stem cell transplant and CAR-T therapy recipients, who require a warm home for recovery.

Answer

The Warm Home Discount prioritises people who are most at risk of being in fuel poverty. Fuel poverty is a combination of low incomes and high energy costs, so the scheme is targeted at those on means tested benefits whose homes are expensive to heat. Stem cell transplant and CAR-T therapy recipients do not automatically fall into that category.

These households may be able to speak to their energy supplier about being added to their Priority Services Register, which provides additional support for vulnerable households, such as priority support in an emergency.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7975
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Transplant surgery Warm home discount scheme Immunotherapy
Link
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