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Energy Discount for cancer sufferers

Laine99 · 2021-11-22 14:37:30

I am a cancer sufferer. My previous energy company gave me discount, however they recently ceased trading. British Gas say I'm not eligible as I am in full time employment. Advice appreciated pls.

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Rich2808 Posts: 1,407 Forumite

22 November 2021 at 8:05PM edited 22 November 2021 at 8:05PM

EDF - and I expect most of the big providers - give their warm home discount to people on certain disability benefits and attendance allowance but only if your total household income excluding that benefit is less than £16,190.

https://www.edfenergy.com/for-home/help-support/warm-home-discount

Sorry for your illness - but it is right it is means tested. Millionaires can get cancer - but they don't need help paying their bills.

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