As the cost of living crisisescalates, Britons are being advised not to turn off their refrigerators and heatingto save money. increase. The warning is particularly important for people in the 'extreme ages of life', said the UK Health Security Chief Executive.
Health Director Jenny Harries urged people not to neglect the 'essential' part of their health in the face of rising energy costs. She said she had heard that some people turned off their refrigerators to save money on fuel, but this "created the risk of foodborne contamination." 11} BBC said on Radio 4's Today program:
"We are very aware of this and have heard anecdotally that people turn off their refrigerators, for example. I think there is food, so it is very important to keep the refrigerator and heating on, especially in extreme age groups.”
If food is not kept at the right temperature, , food poisoning can occur.
Meanwhile, UK Health advice urges people to make sure they have heating. increase. It is kept at least 18°C in winter, as this 'minimizes health risks' if the occupants wear suitable clothing.
This comes afterutility bills were suggested to reach £5,500 next April.
Gas prices spiked again on Monday, and unless they come back down in the next few months, the average household could be charged £4,650 a year for electricity from energy consultancy Auxilione. 1 year and £5,456 from April.
On Tuesday, Public Health Minister Maggie Sloop told LBC Radio that "if people feel safe about their health, it will help take the pressure off them from other concerns they may have." She also said it was "right" to wait until a new leader was put in place to deal with the cost of living crisis. You can save money by turning off your equipment rather than leaving it on standby.
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