You may be able to claim financial and practical help with heating your home. Grants available include the Winter Fuel Payment (https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment ) and the Cold Weather Payment. (https://www.gov.uk/cold-weather-payment )
For more information on cold weather benefits and the other help available, read the Financial help to heat your home section in the Keep warm, keep well leaflet https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/653267/Keep_Warm_Keep_Well_2017.pdf.
The Energy Saving Trust (www.energysavingtrust.org.uk ) has advice on how to reduce bills and make your home more energy efficient. They can also advise on grants and schemes available around the UK.
Find out more online from the Energy Saving Trust or call 0300 123 1234 (9am-8pm Monday to Friday).
It’s worthwhile claiming all the benefits you are entitled to before winter sets in.
