Winter Warm Home Discount 2018-2019

susan48

Hi
Just to let you all know I have just completed my application to my energy supplier for the warm home discount for this winter.

Im not sure what other suppliers have started taking applications but I’m with EDF.

I do know that there are limited timescales for applying so if you’d like to apply I’d check with your supplier now.

susan48

Sorry if this has been posted in the wrong section, if so could admin please change it.

Thanks

debsidoo

Hi Susan
Great minds and all that I did mine this morning too.Scottish Power are open for applications.
     Debsidoo.x

susan48

Hi @debsidoo, it must be the drop in temperature lol.

Thats great, we should all claim ASAP x

wilko

Put mine in several weeks ago way before scheme was opened but will check on Monday to make sure I am on the list.

Yadnad

susan48 said:

Hi @debsidoo, it must be the drop in temperature lol.

Thats great, we should all claim ASAP x

Is it a never ending pot of money for all to claim or is it first come first served?

easy

It's first come first served I believe so make sure you get your application in. I did mine yesterday - I am with Npower. 

susan48

First come first served unfortunately 

affii1993

British Gas does it too and didn’t know npower does it

AndyW

O this is a good thing and now I know about it, hopefully will be able to get it if Utilata do it. I'll ring them today to find out. Good information!!!

poppy123456

Eligibility to the WHD will depend on circumstances. Those claiming pension credit are in the core group and will be contacted by DWP because they will automatically qualify. If you don't receive pension credit you'll be in the broader group and claiming for WHD under this will depend on circumstances and the criteria with your energy supplier. Some companies haven't yet opened the applications... SSE is one and so is Utilita.

https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme

AndyW

Cheers for this info my dear.
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janekim96P

I'm with BGas and usually have no problem getting it great help shame can't pit it on your gas tho! 

AndyW

Ha ha yeah that would be nice wouldn't it

janekim96P

Put it on would be better that pit lol

janekim96P

I just remembered I changed to a smart meter last November and the lady from BGas sorted my winter fuel payment out for me over the phone wish I'd tried that way this year so I know you can still claim in November with B Gas 😊

janekim96P

easy said:

It's first come first served I believe so make sure you get your application in. I did mine yesterday - I am with Npower. 

About 1st come 1st served that's obviously incorrect as I said it was November mine was sorted out and I got the grant earlier than usual fingers crossed for 18/19 as I've just posted back my PIP review form anyone know how long they keep you waiting to hear back? I got told 2-3 months!!! Worried sick suffering from anxiety and depression and chronic back pain good luck everyone 😊

AndyW

Rang Utilita - They said that the warm home discount scheme has closed for this year. Strange really as that's the same as last year!!!!

janekim96P

Thats terrible I'm so sorry 

AndyW

Not the end of the world what never had never miss!

poppy123456

AndyW said:

Rang Utilita - They said that the warm home discount scheme has closed for this year. Strange really as that's the same as last year!!!!

That's because the new applications for 2018/2019 haven't opened yet. Use the link i posted and that will tell you when the applications open for the core group, i think it's October/November.

AndyW

Thanks, will try that tomorrow.

Misscleo

What good advice many thanks everyone