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6 degrees

me64479
me64479 Posts: 5 Forumite
edited 16 December 2018 at 2:05PM in Health & beauty MoneySaving
As the government has decided to reduce the power bills of the rich by capping the prices that the power companies can charge per unit, the power companies have, in order to maintain their profits, taken the money that they were getting above the cap and added it to their lower tariffs. The net effect of this on me is that my power bill has doubled. Because of this I can no longer afford to have the heating on. According to numerous web sites the minimum safe temperature to have your living space at is 18 degrees, although 15 degrees has always felt hot to me in the past. Those sites usually say that anything below that is 'unhealthy' or else 'to avoid health problems'. What they never say is what these health problems are. The temperature in this place has not risen above 10 for a few weeks now and has been 6 for the last few nights. What, specifically should I look out for at 6 degrees over the winter? I have had this growth on my face for a while now, but that started last spring, so I don't think it relates to the cold, unless it was caused by the cold last winter. I cannot get any health care so I'm asking here in the hope that someone else has experience with these kinds of temperatures.

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  • Red-Squirrel_2
    Red-Squirrel_2 Posts: 4,341 Forumite
    me64479 wrote: »
    As the government has decided to reduce the power bills of the rich by capping the prices that the power companies can charge per unit, the power companies have, in order to maintain their profits, taken the money that they were getting above the cap and added it to their lower tariffs. The net effect of this on me is that my power bill has doubled. Because of this I can no longer afford to have the heating on. According to numerous web sites the minimum safe temperature to have your living space at is 18 degrees, although 15 degrees has always felt hot to me in the past. Those sites usually say that anything below that is 'unhealthy' or else 'to avoid health problems'. What they never say is what these health problems are. The temperature in this place has not risen above 10 for a few weeks now and has been 6 for the last few nights. What, specifically should I look out for at 6 degrees over the winter? I have had this growth on my face for a while now, but that started last spring, so I don't think it relates to the cold, unless it was caused by the cold last winter. I cannot get any health care so I'm asking here in the hope that someone else has experience with these kinds of temperatures.


    You can’t be in the UK based on what you’ve posted.

    I suggest you post on a forum for the country you’re living in to find out how to get heating you can afford.
  • me64479
    me64479 Posts: 5 Forumite
    Eh? I assure you that I am in the UK.
  • Robin9
    Robin9 Posts: 12,901 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Tell us a little bit more about yourself and your circumstances please - working, benefits, rent - income other expenses - PAYG or credit meters

    I am failing to see how the cap is doubling your energy costs
    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
  • Robin9
    Robin9 Posts: 12,901 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    me64479 wrote: »
    I've been trying to post the proof but it won't let me. Maybe someone could put this together to show it: https:// i.imgur.com/ ZYzXUUS.png

    I don't get benefits. I can't work.

    Either way, it was health advice I was hoping for, not financial.

    Your health depends on how you keep warm and that needs money and money comes from wages or benefits.
    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
  • me64479
    me64479 Posts: 5 Forumite
    Nevermind. It doesn't matter.
  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,113 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    You're basically just spamming, aren't you?
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
  • Tallaght
    Tallaght Posts: 1,632 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    me64479 wrote: »
    Nevermind. It doesn't matter.

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