Help with premature baby

Subiesu

Mands said:

Altior said:

How much are they thinking here, or do you estimate, for the additional heating costs for a couple of months due to the baby arriving, compared with what it would be costing with no baby?

I ask because this reads like it might be a perception thing. I can't imagine the reality is very significant in financial terms, and likely there won't be a material difference to the bills.

Agreed. Also, it would be worth making family and friends aware. In these circumstances I'd much prefer to send some money towards the electricity bill then buy, yet more, baby clothes. 

The reality is different. When you work full time, not at home, the heating is off for up to ten hours five days a week. Only needing the heating on for a few hours in the evening, longer at weekends, is manageable now. The house is warmed by gch, so not cheap. 

They haven’t asked for anything for the baby as already got what is needed, so they wouldn’t ask for money. 

All I was asking was if there was anything they could apply for to help, that’s all. If there is nothing then so be it. 

Thank you for your input. 

strawb_shortcake

Subiesu said:

Mands said:

Altior said:

How much are they thinking here, or do you estimate, for the additional heating costs for a couple of months due to the baby arriving, compared with what it would be costing with no baby?

I ask because this reads like it might be a perception thing. I can't imagine the reality is very significant in financial terms, and likely there won't be a material difference to the bills.

Agreed. Also, it would be worth making family and friends aware. In these circumstances I'd much prefer to send some money towards the electricity bill then buy, yet more, baby clothes. 

The reality is different. When you work full time, not at home, the heating is off for up to ten hours five days a week. Only needing the heating on for a few hours in the evening, longer at weekends, is manageable now. The house is warmed by gch, so not cheap. 

They haven’t asked for anything for the baby as already got what is needed, so they wouldn’t ask for money. 

All I was asking was if there was anything they could apply for to help, that’s all. If there is nothing then so be it. 

Thank you for your input. 

Do energy companies have hardship funds, might be worth a try for a top up to their energy credit