Seven in ten healthcare workers see patients unable to pay energy bills, survey suggests

A survey by health campaign group MedAct reveals that 7 in 10 healthcare workers frequently encounter patients struggling to pay their energy bills, leading to respiratory issues. High energy costs are forcing people to live in cold, damp homes, causing a preventable public health crisis. Healthcare workers report that these conditions contribute to avoidable hospital admissions and recurrent illnesses, highlighting the urgent need for action to address this issue.

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