Energy Support Information

admin 4 days ago

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Did you know that energy bills can be double in a household where someone is terminally ill due to the need to keep warm and running vital electrically powered medical equipment.

We have lots of information on possible support available to those living with a terminal illness.

Support can include :

• Information on Benefits
• Signposting to grants both to help clear debt and other financial support
• Insulation measures available and where and how to access these
• Welfare funding from local councils
• Where to access fuel or food vouchers

We include all this and signposting on our page here Help with energy bills if you’re affected by terminal illness and there is a booklet you can download or order here Help with energy bills and the cost of living

Wendy ESO 4 days ago

Priority Services Register / Customer Care Register

Did you know that anyone with a vulnerability could benefit from support from their gas, electricity or water provider in the event of a supply failure.

By joining the Priority Services Register in England, Scotland and Wales or the Customer Care/medical Care Register in Northern Ireland, your supplier could offer you extra help such as priority support in an emergency, alternative cooking or heating equipment, bottled water and free gas safety checks if you are eligible. You could also get notice of planned power cuts which is vital if you rely on your energy supply for medical reasons.

Also, the Cold Weather Priority Scheme for over 75’s identifies households that use heating oil and those that need extra support during cold weather and heating oil shortages.

Find out more by visiting the energy support pages on our website Help with energy bills if you’re affected by terminal illness