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You don’t have to tackle energy bills on your own. Introducing @DES_Scope!
We know that many of our members in the community have been
concerned about energy bills. That’s why we are thrilled to have @DES_Scope here
with us. If you didn’t... Scope’s
Disability Energy Support is a free energy advice service for
disabled people, or households with a disabled member, living in England or
Wales. You…
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British Gas Energy Trust can support you
Are you struggling to keep up with your energy bills? British Gas Energy Trust have grants for eligible individuals and families available on their website. This support is available to both British Gas customers and customers of other suppliers who have debt on their energy account or use a pre-payment meter. Click here…
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Cost of Living Payment - useful information
Hi, we have been receiving a lot of posts asking for information about the cost of living payment. The cost of living payment is a term that relates to a payment that is made if you are receiving certain benefits and tax credits. There are up to 3 different types of payments depending on your circumstances. You could be…
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Energy voucher + electric blanket - flummoxed!
Hi folks, Fantastic help from Scope this winter, they're giving free energy vouchers to help with heating costs AND an electric blanket to keep you toasty! Just go here: https://www.scope.org.uk/des-vouchers-blankets But could someone from Scope give some advice? Maybe I'm being daft but I'm not sure what a "credit meter"…
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Energy Card Pending£150
Has anyone else had this. I have gone to the link to set the card up but it is just showing as pending so I am unable to use it.
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Scope research points
I took part in research last Weds, via Teams. I was promised 40 points but haven't had them. I'm not getting replies from my emails and no one is answering the phone. I wanted to convert the points to Tesco vouchers to buy food. Can anyone help please?
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Flooring
Hi is there anywhere I can get a grant to get flooring for my new bungalow I have just moved into is there any help I can getbplease
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Hi, my name is steveellis69! looking to get a credit card have not good credit history ...
looking to get a credit card have not good credit history was wondering if anyone has ideas
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LCWRA
Hi, I was granted LCWRA in 2024 following 10 months off work. I decided to go back to work but I am really struggling. I have lupus. Can anyone give me advice. Will I be able to apply again if I give up my work also if I drop a day at work can I claim LCWRA to help with reduction in my wage. I already get ADA. I really…
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Too Good to Go service
I've recently started using the "Too good to go" food waste service. Many haven't heard of It, it seems so for those who can get out or have someone who can collect from the store in question you can eat well and save a significant sum. I've used it daily for just under two weeks and spent £37 and received £142 worth of…
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Question concerning the Winter Fuel Payment for a mixed aged couple.
I am of pension age and my wife is not. She receives Income Related Employment and Support Allowance and I receive the monthly state pension. Last year I received the Winter Fuel Payment and this year it appears I might not. I rang the Winter Fuel Payment office was advised to ring the ESA office for advice. The lady I…
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British ******* Gas
I signed my tenancy agreement on 24/09/2024,on the same day I signed up with Octopus Energy for electricity only as my heating/hot water supply is communal so I pay a monthly charge direct to the council for this. I have an electric cooker so don't need a gas supply, on 22/12/2024 I got a bill for £32 from British Gas and…
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Which electric company chargers the least for standing charges
I just got my bill for electric and I am with octupus but shocked to see that my standing charge is nearly as much as my bill. just wondering who is the cheapest on standing charges
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Advice
I have serve OCD and have never lived alone before but as my parents get older I get incredibly sad thinking how things will be when there not here anymore , I also worry about monthly bills and what I need to do .... I was just wondering if there's anyone out there that could help me understand what a full set of bills…
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Unexpected Payment **** Is It For?
Dear All I know I can get the correct answer by calling the DWP. But... This morning just before 12 midday I received a notification from my bank with a deposit of £318.10 with a reference of (I Don't Know If This Is Sensitive Information) GBQ CPS FP ACC 3 But what is this for? It's ESA payday tomorrow not today! Has the…
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Water bill
hi all I live in a hmo, I used to receive water bills addressed to my flat number but the landlords name, yesterday I received the water bill in my name The water system is connected to other rooms and there is a communal washing machine I am definitely not paying it but wondered where I stand as I haven’t got my own water…
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Esa and universal credit under payment
hi everyone. I recently moved to universal credit from income related esa. I was also getting contribution based esa. they have moved me from that to the new style esa. I currently get 276 every two weeks. but UC takes that out as a monthly payment. they say on average. at the moment they are taking off about 45 more than…
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bacs
hi anybody have idea when the bacs payment shows up in bank they paid on Friday it 2-3 working days right when will it ship up I check today no arrive
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INTERNET PROVIDERS
Who are you with, i am trying to renew my contract and it seems to me i am being ripped off
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warm front scheme
Hi i receive the warm front scheme each year but not sure if i received it last year or which part of the year it is paid I transfered my account in october from eon next to octupus so not sure if it was ever put on my eon next account. it gets put on it each year but cannot remember which part of the year. i have checked…
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Hi, my name is Whipspan! information needed on who owns the funds in a trust
My stepson was awarded compensation for a serious accident when aged 8 which left him with serious head injuries leading to learning and physical disabilities. He is now aged 54. A trust fund was set up for his long term care but I do not know the details other than it is managed by a solicitor who is now retiring. The…
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Anyone can help me with a returns cost ?
Hi, hope everyone’s having a nice relaxing day for the new year ahead. ⛅️ Please could anyone help me with a returns cost? I bought my toddler a wardrobe from a company called Hannun, they are located in Spain. They had a code for Free Delivery so I went ahead with the order. I changed my mind after 2 day because as I…
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Cheap Christmas Veg
Hi everyone, In case any of you have missed this, Aldi and Sainsburys are planning to sell Christmas veg at 15p each (I think it'll be 15p per bag). This will be from the 19th to 24th December. It's not a lot but would be a good idea to stock up at these times. It should include things like spuds, brussels, broccoli,…
