NEA NI’s Response to the Public Health Agency Draft Corporate Plan 2025-2030 Public Consultation Questionnaire

NEA NI strongly agrees with the purpose to “Protect and improve the health and social wellbeing of our population and reduce health inequalities through leadership, partnership and evidence-based practice.”

Fuel poverty is a significant determinant of health that disproportionately affects vulnerable and low-income households. Cold, damp homes can cause and worsen physical and mental health conditions, contribute to excess Winter Mortality, and place additional strain on already overstretched health and social care services. Addressing fuel poverty is, therefore, critical to achieving the purpose and outcomes outlined in the PHA’s draft Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

We warmly welcome the draft Corporate Plan’s commitment to partnership and evidence-based practice. NEA NI is pleased to work in partnership with the PHA through its Northern Exposure Programme, to deliver initiates like the Belfast Warm and Well Project.

You can download the full response from the link under ‘Resources’.