Enhanced heating regimes: consultation analysis

Other households for an enhanced heating regime

Q4 Other households to be considered

Question 4 Are there other households not mentioned in this consultation that should have an enhanced heating regime applied?

Respondents were asked to note the households and which enhanced heating regime should be applied and provide evidence to support their views.

6 respondents (29%) replied yes to this question, with 9 respondents (43%) answering no. 6 respondents did not answer this question.

There were several general comments made in this section, as well as suggestions for households, which are listed below. Some of these suggestions are a repeat of comments made to earlier questions.

• Premature and low birth weight babies. It was noted that they are less likely to maintain their body temperature, and that EHR1 should be considered for a premature baby (up to a specified age) residing within the home during winter.
• Out of work or in low paid part-time or irregular work (without specific health or care issues). It was suggested that these groups are likely to be in their homes more than others who are working full time, and will have additional heating costs. A similar regime to EH3 was suggested as appropriate.
• Care experienced young people under the age of 25 in their own tenancy. This group were considered to be disproportionately likely to be unemployed and face a range of other barriers.
• Homeless persons who have recently moved into their own property, for a period of six months.
• Households with school age children.