To: Lisa Nandy
Raise The Winter Warm home discount
The winter warm discount currently has been for the last few yrs 150 this massively helps the needy and vulnerable to heat their homes and have lighting in winter like the elderly, babies and children, people with health issues etc whilst being a help I no from experience this falls far short of enough help, and leaves you struggling through the worst of the weather from Jan to March, We all no that gas and electric has increased dramatically since the cost of living crisis yet the Winter Warm discount has remained the same for a few years and doesn't reflect the price hikes. The most vulnerable in society need more help to protect from deaths amongst the elderly, depression which is at an all time high and health issues made worse from cold and damp living conditions. It needs raising to reflect the increases in energy prices or a lower tariff for people on the lowest incomes.
Why is this important?
The most vulnerable in society will suffer greatly this Winter if something isn't done to help them.