Warm Home Discount Scheme 2021/22

Former_MSE_James_F

Households on a low income and in receipt of certain benefits may be able to get £140 off their energy bill this winter under the Warm Home Discount scheme. It comes as major suppliers, including British Gas, E.on and Scottish Power, have reopened their schemes for 2021/22.

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'British Gas, E.on and Scottish Power open Warm Home Discount schemes for this winter - how to apply and get up to £140 off your energy bill'

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Mark1963

I’m with Avro, and when I looked last year, the web page told me to check in regularly for an update. 12 months later, the web page still hasn’t been updated

stojom

How does it work if you apply to your present supplier and are accepted then 2 months later you change supplier. Is it transferred.

worrywart_3

stojom said:

How does it work if you apply to your present supplier and are accepted then 2 months later you change supplier. Is it transferred.

Depends if it’s been credited then you have had it if not you would need to reapply 

IanHull

Hi all, a long time lurker on the forum but haven't really posted.

Regarding this WHDS. Since I've been on ESA support I've qualified for this for the last 3 years with EDF energy. I get ESA support and the support component, so whenever I apply for the £140, I'm always accepted. Now, my neighbour is on exactly the same benefit (ESA support + age component) he's similar age to myself (mid 50's) and he's with E.ON and has been for a few years now, but he's always rejected.

I had a look at both application forms online, and one thing I instantly noticed was how completely different the questions/tick are boxes. I'll try and post some screenshots to show the difference the two. 

The top two images are from EDF. I just can't understand how two people on identical benefits can get different outcomes. On the E.ON image, I underlined the other benefits that doesn't apply for my neighbour, he's on ESA only with the support component.

Sorry for the waffle.

Liku

Since this was bumped I'll ask here,

How would it work out applying after a SOLR appointment? Would it be too late by then to apply or will they make exceptions?
I get income related ESA with severe disability premium and PIP. Don't like talking about it and once certain things are fixed I will change that even if what I get is enough to get by. I can manage whatever happens but keeping the electricity bill down will make easier to cope and access things to help me change my situation.

Curiousgirl1

IanHull said:

Hi all, a long time lurker on the forum but haven't really posted.

Regarding this WHDS. Since I've been on ESA support I've qualified for this for the last 3 years with EDF energy. I get ESA support and the support component, so whenever I apply for the £140, I'm always accepted. Now, my neighbour is on exactly the same benefit (ESA support + age component) he's similar age to myself (mid 50's) and he's with E.ON and has been for a few years now, but he's always rejected.

I had a look at both application forms online, and one thing I instantly noticed was how completely different the questions/tick are boxes. I'll try and post some screenshots to show the difference the two. 

The top two images are from EDF. I just can't understand how two people on identical benefits can get different outcomes. On the E.ON image, I underlined the other benefits that doesn't apply for my neighbour, he's on ESA only with the support component.

Sorry for the waffle.

Each company can set their own criteria so you may qualify with one company but not with another 

worrywart_3

Liku said:

Since this was bumped I'll ask here,

How would it work out applying after a SOLR appointment? Would it be too late by then to apply or will they make exceptions?
I get income related ESA with severe disability premium and PIP. Don't like talking about it and once certain things are fixed I will change that even if what I get is enough to get by. I can manage whatever happens but keeping the electricity bill down will make easier to cope and access things to help me change my situation.

Depends if they still have space or not some companies may make an exception but each company seems to have a quota if you know who your solr is apply now if it’s open. Which company is it ?

Liku

worrywart_3 said:

Liku said:

Since this was bumped I'll ask here,

How would it work out applying after a SOLR appointment? Would it be too late by then to apply or will they make exceptions?
I get income related ESA with severe disability premium and PIP. Don't like talking about it and once certain things are fixed I will change that even if what I get is enough to get by. I can manage whatever happens but keeping the electricity bill down will make easier to cope and access things to help me change my situation.

Depends if they still have space or not some companies may make an exception but each company seems to have a quota if you know who your solr is apply now if it’s open. Which company is it ?

Not happened yet, just exploring options once they go down (NR)
If it ends up being affordable for me I won't apply, don't want to take a place from someone whose health will be at risk and they can't afford it. Depends on if the company wants to take a lot to stop any debit over winter but that can be arranged if they ask for a crazy monthly payment. I get extra money to help with things like this already.

ilovechristmas1

with Eon already paid into my account

worrywart_3

ilovechristmas1 said:

with Eon already paid into my account

ilovechristmas1 said:

with Eon already paid into my account

ilovechristmas1 said:

with Eon already paid into my account

Wow that efficient, mine is pending with octopus