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Amberpearl
Amberpearl Community member Posts: 1,073 Pioneering
Hi I'm. With above and its direct debit 
They say I'm. Not paying enough and il. Be in debt if I don't increase my monthly payments 
I can't afford to 
Is, there any help as I've just been. Awarded lcwra

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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,964 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi there 

    I am with British gas I'm not aware of any help 

    This is what the cost of living payment are to help with 

    It could be a good idea to overpay them using the col payments to get yoyeself in credit 

    Getting lcwra has no entitlement to reduced energy bills again make good use of your backpay and over pay or use yoye monthly lcwra payment to pay additional monthly amount 

    You can ring them and try and come to some agreement 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 49,769 Disability Gamechanger
    I'm also not aware of any extra help because you have LCWRA. There's also the £400 energy grant to be paid over a period of 6 months from October. Although it's only a small amount, every little helps.

    If it was me then i'd ring them to tell them that you can't financially afford the extra amount going forward and is there anything they can do to try to reduce the amount they are asking.
    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.
  • Middleton
    Middleton Community member Posts: 130 Courageous
    janer1967 said:
    Hi there 

    I am with British gas I'm not aware of any help 

    This is what the cost of living payment are to help with 

    It could be a good idea to overpay them using the col payments to get yoyeself in credit 

    Getting lcwra has no entitlement to reduced energy bills again make good use of your backpay and over pay or use yoye monthly lcwra payment to pay additional monthly amount 

    You can ring them and try and come to some agreement 
    Does being disabled and on enhanced for both aspects help with fuel costs?
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,964 Disability Gamechanger
    There us a acheme called warm home discount I'm not sure of the eligibility fie this but I know it is due to change and don't think the criteria has been finalised 

    Poppy will no doubt know more than me 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 49,769 Disability Gamechanger
    Middleton said:
    janer1967 said:
    Hi there 

    I am with British gas I'm not aware of any help 

    This is what the cost of living payment are to help with 

    It could be a good idea to overpay them using the col payments to get yoyeself in credit 

    Getting lcwra has no entitlement to reduced energy bills again make good use of your backpay and over pay or use yoye monthly lcwra payment to pay additional monthly amount 

    You can ring them and try and come to some agreement 
    Does being disabled and on enhanced for both aspects help with fuel costs?

    This year they've changed the criteria for the WHD and just claiming a disability benefit doesn't automatically entitle you to the £150. Those that do automatically qualify will automatically receive the payment. More details here. https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications/faqs-warm-home-discount-scheme

    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.
  • Alex_Scope
    Alex_Scope Posts: 7,562 Scope online community team
    Hello @Amberpearl Scope has information on getting financial help from your energy supplier, which you might find helpful.

    There's a list of various suppliers, and the funding they offer, subject to meeting certain conditions. 

    I don't know if you've also tried our Disability Energy Support serviceWe offer free energy and water advice to disabled people, helping them to manage their energy and water needs. Support can be offered via email or telephone, but do be aware that there is high demand for appointments. 

    If there's anything else we can help with, let us know.
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  • Middleton
    Middleton Community member Posts: 130 Courageous
    Middleton said:
    janer1967 said:
    Hi there 

    I am with British gas I'm not aware of any help 

    This is what the cost of living payment are to help with 

    It could be a good idea to overpay them using the col payments to get yoyeself in credit 

    Getting lcwra has no entitlement to reduced energy bills again make good use of your backpay and over pay or use yoye monthly lcwra payment to pay additional monthly amount 

    You can ring them and try and come to some agreement 
    Does being disabled and on enhanced for both aspects help with fuel costs?

    This year they've changed the criteria for the WHD and just claiming a disability benefit doesn't automatically entitle you to the £150. Those that do automatically qualify will automatically receive the payment. More details here. https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications/faqs-warm-home-discount-scheme

    Thus far, i've never been declined.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 49,769 Disability Gamechanger
    edited July 2022
    Middleton said:
    Middleton said:
    janer1967 said:
    Hi there 

    I am with British gas I'm not aware of any help 

    This is what the cost of living payment are to help with 

    It could be a good idea to overpay them using the col payments to get yoyeself in credit 

    Getting lcwra has no entitlement to reduced energy bills again make good use of your backpay and over pay or use yoye monthly lcwra payment to pay additional monthly amount 

    You can ring them and try and come to some agreement 
    Does being disabled and on enhanced for both aspects help with fuel costs?

    This year they've changed the criteria for the WHD and just claiming a disability benefit doesn't automatically entitle you to the £150. Those that do automatically qualify will automatically receive the payment. More details here. https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications/faqs-warm-home-discount-scheme

    Thus far, i've never been declined.

    Yes but the criteria has massively changed this year to all previous years. In previous years a PIP award alone would have qualified you but now it doesn't automatically qualify you.
    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.
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,964 Disability Gamechanger
    Unless I missed it there is no detail about what usage they class as high in order to qualify.  

    I doubt I would I've never claimed it b4 as didn't know I would be entitled and you had to apply rather than it being automatic like it will be this year

    I won't miss what I've never had 
  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Community member Posts: 1,073 Pioneering
    Hello @Amberpearl Scope has information on getting financial help from your energy supplier, which you might find helpful.

    There's a list of various suppliers, and the funding they offer, subject to meeting certain conditions. 

    I don't know if you've also tried our Disability Energy Support service? We offer free energy and water advice to disabled people, helping them to manage their energy and water needs. Support can be offered via email or telephone, but do be aware that there is high demand for appointments. 

    If there's anything else we can help with, let us know.
    No not heard of that. My water bill High too 
    Middleton said:
    Middleton said:
    janer1967 said:
    Hi there 

    I am with British gas I'm not aware of any help 

    This is what the cost of living payment are to help with 

    It could be a good idea to overpay them using the col payments to get yoyeself in credit 

    Getting lcwra has no entitlement to reduced energy bills again make good use of your backpay and over pay or use yoye monthly lcwra payment to pay additional monthly amount 

    You can ring them and try and come to some agreement 
    Does being disabled and on enhanced for both aspects help with fuel costs?

    This year they've changed the criteria for the WHD and just claiming a disability benefit doesn't automatically entitle you to the £150. Those that do automatically qualify will automatically receive the payment. More details here. https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications/faqs-warm-home-discount-scheme

    Thus far, i've never been declined.

    Yes I will message them. Thanks 
  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Community member Posts: 1,073 Pioneering
    janer1967 said:
    There us a acheme called rm home discount I'm not sure of the eligibility fie this but I know it is due to change and don't think the criteria has been finalised 

    Poppy will no doubt know more than me 
    Isn't that for the over 65s only? 
  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Community member Posts: 1,073 Pioneering
    Hello @Amberpearl Scope has information on getting financial help from your energy supplier, which you might find helpful.

    There's a list of various suppliers, and the funding they offer, subject to meeting certain conditions. 

    I don't know if you've also tried our Disability Energy Support service? We offer free energy and water advice to disabled people, helping them to manage their energy and water needs. Support can be offered via email or telephone, but do be aware that there is high demand for appointments. 

    If there's anything else we can help with, let us know.
    No not heard of that. My water bill High too 
    Middleton said:
    Middleton said:
    janer1967 said:
    Hi there 

    I am with British gas I'm not aware of any help 

    This is what the cost of living payment are to help with 

    It could be a good idea to overpay them using the col payments to get yoyeself in credit 

    Getting lcwra has no entitlement to reduced energy bills again make good use of your backpay and over pay or use yoye monthly lcwra payment to pay additional monthly amount 

    You can ring them and try and come to some agreement 
    Does being disabled and on enhanced for both aspects help with fuel costs?

    This year they've changed the criteria for the WHD and just claiming a disability benefit doesn't automatically entitle you to the £150. Those that do automatically qualify will automatically receive the payment. More details here. https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications/faqs-warm-home-discount-scheme

    Thus far, i've never been declined.

    Yes I will message them. Thanks 
    I filled in the form thanks
  • Alex_Scope
    Alex_Scope Posts: 7,562 Scope online community team
    That's good @Amberpearl I hope you can get the support you need :)
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    Scope

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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,964 Disability Gamechanger
    @Amberpearl no it isn't just for over 65 see link poppy posted 

    The payment for pension  age is called winter fuel payment 
  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Community member Posts: 1,073 Pioneering
    That's good @Amberpearl I hope you can get the support you need :)
    I live alone and its hard 
  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Community member Posts: 1,073 Pioneering
    janer1967 said:
    @Amberpearl no it isn't just for over 65 see link poppy posted 

    The payment for pension  age is called winter fuel payment 
    Oh I seei had a new boiler put in from the government green. Scheme 
    Is that the same thing 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 49,769 Disability Gamechanger
    janer1967 said:
    @Amberpearl no it isn't just for over 65 see link poppy posted 

    The payment for pension  age is called winter fuel payment 
    Oh I seei had a new boiler put in from the government green. Scheme 
    Is that the same thing 

    No, it's nothing to do with that. Please read the link i posted, you can see it here.


    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.
  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Community member Posts: 1,073 Pioneering
    British gas website says application a for the winter 21/22 warm discount scheme have closed. That's all it said 
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,964 Disability Gamechanger
    Yes because thats last year's scheme this year is 22/23 

    You used to have to apply but now it is automatic if eligible as explained in the link poppy posted 

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