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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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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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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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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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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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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,…
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ESA + UC - Change ESA to monthly instead of bi-weekly payments
Hi, I once had phoned DWP to find out how to change the payment periods, and the person on the phone had told me to write a handwritten letter with the sentence to please change the payment period of my ESA to monthly payments instead of bi-weekly. However I can't remember the postal address he gave me, and I thought I had…
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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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Council tax
I asked this question few days ago had benefit check recieved email no change then recieved council Tax letter saying savings over 6 thousand by 400 so stopped council Tax I am correct on understanding it's disregard for a year ? Recieved March 20th 2024 as I got payback from DWP Morgan asked am I sure of the Dates yes I…
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Winter fuel payments Scotland
Hi Does anyone know what benefits in Scotland entitle you to any kind of winter fuel payment2024/2025 TIA
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Hi, my name is lynnedavies! Can I get a council tax reduction as part of a couple?
will I get a reduction on my council tax . As part of a couple, on my council tax
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Pip.letter
This is driving me mad.After relieved a text last Wednesday from Dwp saying that they have received report etc and haven't made a decision.I have now got a letter to confirm that this and that they will write to me when they have made a decision.It says there are other benefits that that I may be able to get etc such as…
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Safe guard assist capt
I am slightly confused whether I should change my Tarif from this Safe guard assist capt to a fixed Tarif as it appears once again ofcom are again rising energy prices in January.My Gas was easy to work out from standard variable to a fixed Tarif but this seems somewhat more complicated.Has anyone got/had this and can shed…
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Extra charge council tax
Can a council charge extra charges if you are in receipt of child Dla as it is extra income in u.c?
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More stress from U.c!
I have a message from u.c saying "some other benefits affect your u.c,our system show you are also claiming Esa.If this is correct you must contact the office you are claiming this benefit from and we will make the necessary deductions etc etc.So I phoned up u.c and they told me I now need to cancel the New style Esa!.I'm…
