|
answer text |
<p>Public Health England (PHE) does not hold data on the number of children who have
suffered health problems as a result of poor housing conditions.</p><p>PHE is working
with partners across the housing and health systems to reduce housing-related ill-health,
including in children, by supporting local authorities, the National Health Service
and frontline staff through guidance in the Cold Weather Plan and through the resources
available online in Homes for Health. More information is available at the following
links:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/cold-weather-plan-for-england"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/cold-weather-plan-for-england</a></p><p><a
href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/housing-for-health" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/housing-for-health</a></p><p>Public
Health England is also working with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial
Strategy to ensure that existing resources to improve energy efficiency and reduce
fuel bills (including the Winter Fuel Payment) are targeted at the most vulnerable
groups.</p>
|
|