Does the £400 energy support payment go to those in supported living accomedation?

Reala · 20 September 2022 at 1:58PM

Hello everyone,

I was having a conversation with a friend the other day and they weren't sure (and neither was I) how the £400 energy support payment would apply to those in a home providing supported living.

The home his relative is in is around 11 studio flats and each resident pays a single monthly fee. This fee includes their heating, electricity, food, etc. This is what makes me think they probably won't be entitled as I remember the wording was that the grant was accessible to 'domestic energy customers'.

I was wondering whether anyone can confirm this and let me know whether there are any alternatives?

macman · 20 September 2022 at 2:04PM

It's available to anyone with a domestic electricity account. So no, his relative will not qualify.
I'd imagine that a premises like this does not have individual meters per studio, but a single meter on a business tariff, so no one will get this payment.
There are many other support measures in place, from CT rebate to support for the elderly and disabled.