Humanitarian · Fuel poverty & cold homes · 22 October 2026
National Energy Action publishes two-year impact report
National Energy Action has published its Warm Homes, Healthy Futures Social Impact Report, reflecting on the first two years of the programme. The report covers support delivered across England, Scotland, and Wales, funded by the UK’s Gas Distribution Networks.
National Energy Action published its Warm Homes, Healthy Futures Social Impact Report on 21 October 2026. The document reflects on the first two years of the programme, which operates in England, Scotland, and Wales. It is described as the UK’s largest health-connected fuel poverty network and is funded by the UK’s Gas Distribution Networks.
The report details the support provided, including energy advice, benefits guidance, emergency assistance, gas appliance repairs, and referrals to local services. Before receiving this support, 82% of participants struggled to keep their homes warm during winter. Figures published with the announcement show that eight in 10 participants said high energy costs were the reason for struggling to keep homes warm.
Many participants reported that living in cold homes worsened respiratory conditions, arthritis, anxiety, and other long-term health problems. The report notes these health impacts as part of the broader context of fuel poverty. The data reflects the experiences of those who engaged with the scheme during the initial delivery period.
The report does not state when the next phase of the programme will begin or if the funding model will change. It also does not provide specific breakdowns of the repairs completed or the number of referrals made to local services. The focus remains on the social impact and health connections identified during the first two years of delivery.
Written by StreetOwl from National Energy Action, a charity’s own announcement. It was drafted by StreetOwl’s own model, every figure and quotation was checked by code against the announcement, and it was read and approved by Michael Rossi before it went up. It says what was announced, not what anyone should do about it.
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