Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an estimate of the number of people who are on pre-payment meters and (a) use medical devices at home which are energy dependent and (b) need medicines to be stored in fridges.

No specific estimate or assessment has been made.

However, the Government’s cost of living support includes £15 billion available for the most vulnerable. Specific National Health Services specialised services also grant financial rebates for energy costs, including home oxygen concentrators and home dialysis machines. NHS England is working with regional teams and integrated care systems to identify funding to address increases in the costs associated with operating medical equipment in the home. Local authorities can also provide support.