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Eligible for the Government’s Warm Homes Discount? Make sure you apply by 28 February

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The Government’s Warm Homes Discount is a £150 reduction on energy bills.

Rising living costs

It is available to people who receive the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit, as well as those who are on a low income and have high energy costs.

The discount is usually applied automatically to your bills and, if you are eligible to receive it, you do not need to do anything.

If you think that you are eligible, but haven’t received the discount automatically, you can find out how to apply here: Warm Home Discount Scheme: Overview – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

New applications must be made by Tuesday 28 February 2023 in order to receive this year’s payment.

If you are struggling with the rising cost of living, you might find it useful to look at our cost of living pages, for advice and resources that may help.