Are we vulnerable?

maxmycardagain

Im 68, cardio patient, on blood thinners, on a state pension

Wife is 62, had a PE, thrombosis, also on blood thinners

We are reducing our electric useage as much as possible (£1.85/day at the moment plus DC)

maxmycardagain

How much is paraffin per litre?

Ultrasonic

Apologies if this should be obvious but did you have something specific in mind by your question 'Are we vulnerable?'

maxmycardagain

Ultrasonic said:

Apologies if this should be obvious but did you have something specific in mind by your question 'Are we vulnerable?'

help with living costs

EssexHebridean

I think the criteria for the cost of living payments is fairly clearly set out isn’t it? Do you receive qualifying benefits, for example? 

Ultrasonic

maxmycardagain said:

Ultrasonic said:

Apologies if this should be obvious but did you have something specific in mind by your question 'Are we vulnerable?'

help with living costs

Are you asking about entitlement to a specific type of government support?

maxmycardagain

Ultrasonic said:

maxmycardagain said:

Ultrasonic said:

Apologies if this should be obvious but did you have something specific in mind by your question 'Are we vulnerable?'

help with living costs

Are you asking about entitlement to a specific type of government support?

 Any and all?...

Spoonie_Turtle

Do you claim any benefits other than your state pension?  If not, check potential eligibility with these two calculators
https://www.entitledto.co.uk/
https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/
(Or worth doing a check anyway if you do claim some financial help already, just to make sure you're not missing out on anything.)

Cost of Living payments are mostly for those who claim certain benefits - means-tested, and/or disability.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment

As you are a pensioner you will be entitled to an extra £300 on top of your Winter Fuel payment.

You will get the £400 energy credit to your electricity account.  You should also have had the £150 council tax rebate, if you live in a property in bands A-D.

Dimanche_Prochain

maxmycardagain said:

Ultrasonic said:

maxmycardagain said:

Ultrasonic said:

Apologies if this should be obvious but did you have something specific in mind by your question 'Are we vulnerable?'

help with living costs

Are you asking about entitlement to a specific type of government support?

 Any and all?...

And you've been asked, are you on any state benefits?

maxmycardagain

Dimanche_Prochain said:

maxmycardagain said:

Ultrasonic said:

maxmycardagain said:

Ultrasonic said:

Apologies if this should be obvious but did you have something specific in mind by your question 'Are we vulnerable?'

help with living costs

Are you asking about entitlement to a specific type of government support?

 Any and all?...

And you've been asked, are you on any state benefits?

No, but have a P/T job each 

McKneff

Apply for council tax discount. 
We have a 1500 monthly income and qualify for 60 percent discount
Nothing ventured nothing gained