Emergency credit – £10
If you're on a prepayment meter and can't afford to top up, you can apply for emergency credit from your provider. The credit is usually worth up to £10, but you have to pay it back.
Cash for paying rent – up to £965
If you're struggling to pay rent, you could qualify for a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) from your council. The amount you could receive depends on where you live, but the average DHP is £965.
Cold Weather Payment – £25 a week
Struggling households can receive £25 or more towards their energy bills through a Cold Weather Payment. You usually have to be on certain benefits to qualify.
Cost of living payments – up to £899
The government is providing cost of living payments worth up to £899 to households in need. Pensioners may also receive a top-up on their Winter Fuel Payment.
Household Support Fund – up to £400
Local councils in England are offering help through the Household Support Fund. The amount you can receive depends on where you live, but it's worth contacting your council to see what you're entitled to.
Energy grants – up to £1,500
Some energy firms offer grants to customers struggling to pay their bills. The amount you're entitled to varies depending on your provider.
Winter Fuel Payment – up to £600
Pensioners can receive a Winter Fuel Payment to cover the cost of higher energy bills. The payment will be distributed from November 1.
Fuel vouchers – worth £50
If you're on a prepayment meter, you may be able to get a one-off voucher to top up. The Fuel Bank Foundation charity and some energy companies offer these vouchers.
Warm home discount – worth £150
Through the Warm Home Discount scheme, households can get £150 off their electricity bill for winter. Most eligible households will receive the discount automatically.
Energy company payments for reducing usage – £15
British Gas and OVO Energy are offering customers credit or payments if they reduce their energy consumption this winter.
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