Family doctors prescribing double glazing and loft insulation for patients living in cold, damp homes can transform lives and slash the huge sums spent by the NHS on cold-related ill health, a ground-breaking trial has shown.

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Permalink Reply by nathan on March 5, 2015 at 23:46

Another Guardian article:

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Permalink Reply by Maria Elizabeth Prior on March 6, 2015 at 14:53

This is a very interesting article. My mum, who is elderly, contracted asthma, because of the conditions in her flat. Her doctor supported her having a dehumidifier, which has helped, and relieved her asthma. He has sent a letter asking the Corporation, as her landlord, to pay for it, and we are awaiting that decision.

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