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i need advice on my electric situation

Im in a situation and nobody seems to want to help me im on esa benefits and don't get payed till Monday i have no electric and no one to lend me money for it i have applied for a crisis loan but been refused my mental health worker said i can get food from the church but were can i get help for my electric or isn't there anywhere that can help me

Thanks
Gemma

Comments

  • Wolf3
    Wolf3 Posts: 216 Forumite
    have you used all your emergency credit yet?? most Prepayment meters have no lower than £5 worth built in to the meter to stop the supply going off. Some energy supplier can extend this credit in some circumstances
  • Terrylw1
    Terrylw1 Posts: 7,038 Forumite
    I think you really need to get to places like the CAB as you need help with your finances and any benefits you can access.

    You could ask the supplier if they will help for now but they won't keep doing it and could just refuse.
    :rotfl: It's better to live 1 year as a tiger than a lifetime as a worm...but then, whoever heard of a wormskin rug!!!:rotfl:
  • sunflower_2
    sunflower_2 Posts: 1,471 Forumite
    contact the supplier - they should arrange for someone to come and reset the meter to at least give you some emergency credit

    its dark and cold :(
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