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Hi, my name is Clownshoes! desperately need help with my energy bills

Clownshoes
Clownshoes Community member Posts: 2 Listener
edited August 9 in Benefits and financial support
Hi
I am new to this & desperately need help with nmy energy bills as my debt is now over £2000. I applied to my supplier's energy fund but they have rejected my application & said that this would not benefit me as the debt would only rise again as I am not paying enough towards my usage. I am a 60 year old disabled lady who suffers from mental health issues & receive Universal Credit & PIP therefore I am only able to pay £150 a month towards my bills, however, my supplier is wanting £234.
This mounting debt is affecting my health & wellbeing & I really need some help & support with this. I anyone can give m3csome advice I would be really grateful.
Many thanks 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 49,590 Disability Gamechanger
    You can contact scopes disability energy support and they will advise you. Full details in this link. https://www.scope.org.uk/disability-energy-support/

    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Hannah_Scope
    Hannah_Scope Posts: 5,879 Disability Gamechanger
    Hello @Clownshoes

    I see Poppy has shared the link to Scope's Disability Energy Support, I would encourage you to reach out to them, as they will be able to advise further. I was concerned as you mentioned it is taking a toll on your mental health, so I wanted to check in and see if you have support around you for that? 
    Hannah - She / Her

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  • Clownshoes
    Clownshoes Community member Posts: 2 Listener
    Just to say a massive thank you to Poppy123456 & Hannah_Scope for directing me to Scope's disability energy support. I have support around my mental health from my family & my GP but thank you for your concern
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