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Can I get cheap gas and electric if I'm disabled?

I'm sure British Gas put me on a lower tariff but recently found the hadn't or have you got to barter to get it? thanks

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  • - read this old thread, then come back and ask some questions.

    - see in particular #65 for up~to~date info on what's happening now / since the original post.
    Disclaimer : Everything I write on this forum is my opinion. I try to be an even-handed poster and accept that you at times may not agree with these opinions or how I choose to express them, this is not my problem. The Disabled : If years cannot be added to their lives, at least life can be added to their years - Alf Morris - ℜ
  • Dee53
    Dee53 Posts: 13 Forumite
    ...thank you for that information I rang British Gas back and they have now put me on the Vunerable list, although I won't qualify now until next year they will be taking £150 off my winter bill! It just shows to always ring twice as the fellow I spoke to yesterday never mentioned it
  • Dee53 wrote: »
    ...thank you for that information I rang British Gas back and they have now put me on the Vulnerable list, although I won't qualify now until next year they will be taking £150 off my winter bill! It just shows to always ring twice as the fellow I spoke to yesterday never mentioned it

    Dee33, you are a winner by persistence, there are good, and sometimes miserable phone~jockeys in these call centres - you went back for a second bite and won :D
    Disclaimer : Everything I write on this forum is my opinion. I try to be an even-handed poster and accept that you at times may not agree with these opinions or how I choose to express them, this is not my problem. The Disabled : If years cannot be added to their lives, at least life can be added to their years - Alf Morris - ℜ
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