Fuel Costs over the winter

wilo65

Does anyone have any info on any assistance that may be available to help someone cope with heating costs over the winter time, who is in receipt of Incapacity Benefit. This is their sole income. Feel the cold worse than someone who is fit and healthy. Have applied for Disability Living allowance but was refused, even after appealing. Have no utility bills at the moment but very worried about running up some over the winter.

Poppycat

The only help is that if the weather turns very cold for something like 5 consecutive nights or something like that.

You may be able to get a grant for insulation depending on income/need etc

http://www.tssa.org.uk/article-1.php3?id_article=1984

cold weather payments are paid automatically during periods of very cold weather. This is defined as the average temperature at a specified weather station recorded as, or forecast to be, 0°C or below over 7 consecutive days) to claimants or partners who are getting extra money on Income Support or income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance because either:
You are aged 60 or over; or
You have a child aged under 5; or
You are long-term sick or disabled; or
You or your partner are getting the guarantee element of Pension Credit
Cold weather payment is currently £8.50.

Terrylw1

Have you looked into what other benefits may be possible e.g. loft insulation, cavity filling etc.

Consumers can qualify if of pension age, disabled etc.

You may also fall into the "fuel poor" category and qualify for help from your Supplier on this.

Have a look at this:

http://www.dti.gov.uk/energy/fuel-poverty/index.html

http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/climatechange/uk/household/fuelpoverty/

wilo65

Thanks for the info, will pass it on, fingers crossed that this helps

zee_2

best new ever,with scottish hydro electric,contacted them over possible help now disabled,VERY HELPFULL was told even paying a/c quarterly, would recieve 20% discount on bill, have just had gas installed [british gas ] so asked about that, no problem they will sort out changeover and I will have 20% discount as well.....thats servicee
tarrif is CARELINE ..tel . no. 0800 622 838
been with them for years good service...ze

Penny-Pincher!!

zee wrote: »

best new ever,with scottish hydro electric,contacted them over possible help now disabled,VERY HELPFULL was told even paying a/c quarterly, would recieve 20% discount on bill, have just had gas installed [british gas ] so asked about that, no problem they will sort out changeover and I will have 20% discount as well.....thats servicee
tarrif is CARELINE ..tel . no. 0800 622 838
been with them for years good service...ze

Can you explain further please?

PP
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