Social Tariffs summary

Booth1946

So how does the daughter/son and family earn their money?

HappyMJ

Booth1946 wrote: »

So how does the daughter/son and family earn their money?

Minimal payments from self employment. It's a family business the money stays in the business.

betterlatethannever

Hi,
I've just gone over to Sp social tarriff, due to having breast cancer (it was recommended by my nurse)

My question is; once i'm better- and, thankfully, i will be soon do i have to inform them and then move to another tarrif?

Booth1946

If you were accepted on a Social Tariff because of Special Needs some of the Companies will take you off but not all of them.

What energy company are you with?

Best Wishes to you

betterlatethannever

Booth1946 wrote: »

If you were accepted on a Social Tariff because of Special Needs some of the Companies will take you off but not all of them.

What energy company are you with? Scottish power

Best Wishes to you

Thank you

Richie-from-the-Boro

Paulessex - I looked at Scottish Power / Fresh Start - All utils including BG will be on the same national agreement . The SP site says !

Features offered as part of tariff:

- The tariff is equal to the cheapest Scottish Power tariff at any time regardless of payment method / Benefits check to ensure consumers are claiming all the benefits they are eligible for / Energy Efficiency Advice. The tariff will be available to anyone who is over the age of 60 and in receipt of one of the following social welfare benefits:

- Attendance allowance / Council tax benefit (not including single occupancy discount) / Disability living allowance / Disabled persons tax allowance / Child tax credit (where income is less than than £15,460) / Housing benefit
- - Income-based JSA / State pension credit / Working tax credit (where household income is less than £15,592) / War disablement pension (which either includes a mobility supplement or constant attendance allowance)
- - Industrial injuries disablement benefit (must also have a constant attendance allowance)

NOTE, it says '' regardless of payment method '', so a key meter would still qualify, however you must be over the age of 60.

the_devil_made_me_do_it

I've just moved to n powers' spreading warmth tariff. I was with EON price protection, but unfortunatly they couldn't compete with spreading warmth.

Whe I have spoken to EON customer service, no-one mentioned any future social tariffs. Only their Staywarm option.

I'd certainly be interested in what EON have to offer. However, if I have no issues with n power, I'll probably stick with them until another company can compete.

OneleggedMum

I am disabled on DLA and child-related benefits. I use a wheelchair which needs charging plus I have a through-floor lift and a hoist which both suck electricity like anything. Up to 2009 when I had an op I was very unwell and very cold literally needing heating and electric fire on 24/7 even though I had 2 winter jumpers and a thick coat on - even in bed! Those days are gone now though I still feel cold I am not as bad and a little portable heater comes in handy when I am chilly BUT I have earned a bill with 1,500 including arrears. I cannot afford the £180 per month that E.ON want and they won't accept my £100 per month which is all I can afford (I am a single parent too). I am desperate to move suppliers but no-one will accept me nor will E.ON put me on a lower tarrif!
Does ANYONE know of any grants or other help I can get so that I can get this paid off and start again?

Barneysmom

Oneleggedmom have you had a look at this site?

http://www.turn2us.org.uk/default.aspx

OneleggedMum

To clarify I haven't changed from using the hoist etc just wear lighter clothes now (the leg was worth it, the pain was not! Avoid Ward M at Pinderfields Hospital if you are disabled - NO pain relief NO physio NO OT and had to buy OWN food!)