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Macmillan Cancer Support responds to the final report of the Hills Fuel Poverty Review.
Duleep Allirajah, Head of Policy at Macmillan Cancer Support, said:
“We are delighted that the Hills Fuel Poverty Review has recognised that people with long-term illnesses, such as cancer, are particularly vulnerable to fuel poverty and has clearly stated that these vulnerable groups should be prioritised for support. “Cancer patients are particularly susceptible to fuel poverty. They often need to spend more time at home, leading to a rise in fuel bills just when their household income has dropped by up to half. Many cancer patients find themselves in debt or are forced to cut down on other daily essentials, such as food, as they struggle to meet the rising cost of their energy bills. “It is now time for the Government to step up and act upon the recommendations in the report. Cancer patients should no longer have to suffer in fuel poverty.”
“We are delighted that the Hills Fuel Poverty Review has recognised that people with long-term illnesses, such as cancer, are particularly vulnerable to fuel poverty and has clearly stated that these vulnerable groups should be prioritised for support.
“Cancer patients are particularly susceptible to fuel poverty. They often need to spend more time at home, leading to a rise in fuel bills just when their household income has dropped by up to half. Many cancer patients find themselves in debt or are forced to cut down on other daily essentials, such as food, as they struggle to meet the rising cost of their energy bills.
“It is now time for the Government to step up and act upon the recommendations in the report. Cancer patients should no longer have to suffer in fuel poverty.”
Claire Keuls, Media & PR Officer 020 7840 4872 (out of hours 07801 307 068) ckeuls@macmillan.org.uk|
Fuel poverty is defined by the Government as when someone has to spend more than 10% of their income on energy to heat and power their home.
Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer, providing practical, medical, emotional and financial support. Working alongside people affected by cancer, Macmillan works to improve cancer care. One in three of us will get cancer. Two million of us are living with it. If you are affected by cancer Macmillan can help.