If you do and the cost of living or energy debt is too high, then there may be some help available.

Warm Homes Healthy People has funding to support households across Suffolk with prepay energy meters.

Their aim is to maximise household income, decrease energy costs, and improve health and wellbeing.

Help on offer includes emergency access to fuel payments, support to switch away from prepayment, draught proofing measures, debt advice, increase energy awareness and much more.

If you would like a little help and some of the points listed above sounds like something you are experiencing, please call the Warm Homes Healthy People service on 07769365796 or email prepay@eastsuffolk.gov.uk

As energy prices continue to rise, many people will need extra support this winter. A number of organisations have produced some useful guides to domestic energy consumers. They were intended for front line advisors but includes some great advice to signpost people to where they can get the right help.

These documents have been produced by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), Citizens Advice, Energy UK and Ofgem, the energy regulator.

OFGEM

Get energy-saving advice from Warm Homes Suffolk to help manage your costs and keep your home warm.

If your total household income is under £30,000 annually, you may also be eligible for a grant to help make your home more energy efficient.

Warm Homes Suffolk

Contacting your energy company is the first step if you find yourself in debt with energy bills. 

If you are struggling to pay your energy bills, you may worry that your energy supply will be cut off. This is always a last resort for your energy company so it is vital to talk to them straight away and try to work out a solution.

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Citizens Advice Ipswich has provided a page to help people during the Cost of Living Crisis. If you or someone you know is not able to afford fuel costs this winter, then you may apply for a payment. 

 

Help with your winter fuel

Warmandwell.co.uk have put together some extremely helpful tips to save money and energy.

Severn Wye’s expert energy savers created their list which shows some really helpful ways to help with costs at home. These can be implemented with little to no cost to yourself and can easily make a big difference when your energy bill is due.

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The Local Welfare Assistance Scheme help those experiencing financial hardship with essential costs such as:

• Food costs
• Household energy or water bills
• White goods (to include washing machine, fridge freezer, cooker/oven)
• Clothing
• Period and hygiene products
• Transport-related costs

Local Welfare Assistance Scheme