I have just spoken to my power suppliers and there is a scheme

where you can get a discount on your energy bills if you are disabled .

according to EDF all the big company's do this but don't advertise it

it took 5 minutes and a couple of questions , (its called social care , its not a charity)

i now receive a 15% discount on both gas and electric.

hope this helps someone

regards TC

Does this mean somebody in the household with disability or the person paying the bill?

Thanks

Olives xx

Hi sorry about the delay

according to my aunty who has a disabled child said she gets a discount

the best thing you can do is phone and ask . the worst that can happen is you get told no . it may depend on your income as well

i get 15% off each gas and electric .

best regards

topcat dc

ps please let us all know if you find out anymore infomation .:grin:

I'll give mine (British gas) a ring and let you know.

Thanks.

Ok just rang bg and they told me there is a tarrif I could go on called essentials, but as I'm on a better one now till 2010, I'm best to stay as I am.

Thanks.

HI

Thanks for the information I have just called our supplier, Southern Electricity who supply both our gas and elec. They have e-mailed me a form as they means test anyone and once completed if you qualify they give a 15% discount on both services.....

We are now getting this discount, so maybe a liile cheaper but without this site I would never have known this.....

Thanks

Hi All

Sorry i had to muscle in on this one as every little helps just to let you know the lady asked for my national insurance no and if i was on income support i said yes and she said the discount will be added to my account i am with edf by the way.

Thanks for the heads up!

Hi Mich

No problems, and even better news for us is that Southern Elec called me today to tell me that we qualify for there maximum discount off both gas and elec at there newest rate of 20%.....

So even better, I suggest we all call our suppliers and ask them, if they dont offer it then find one that will and move your supply to them...

So there 17% price rise of recent doesnt mean a thing to us now......

Good luck Mich and I hope they get you what we all deserve, a chaper cost of living...

JG

Eon don't offer this so they tell me

i brt they do i would call again!

Eon are bringing in a social tariff within the nest 5 -6 weeks we have been told as there isnt one at present.

What about water rates?

Hi

I have a disabled son who received DLA can some tell me what is the income limit on this?

We are with southern electric for both btw

Thanks

Meg&Mog

dont think tha:)t there is just let them know you get this benefit

Thanks Topcat for bringing this to our attention, I have phoned Southern Electric to ask about this and they are going to send some forms to fill in, it will be worth it if I can save some money. Does anyone know if this applies to OAP's on state pension?

Hi, thanks for this thread, my husband is on IB & DLA so I am going to ask about this on Monday when Npower open.

Meanwhile, while snooping on the internet for info I came across this:

- npower

We fit into that category aswell so it will be interesting to see if they offer anything.

Thanks again

This doesn't seem to be just for people on benefits. I spoke to Swalec and I think it's a government scheme to help anyone classed as fuel poor - that's anyone whose fuel bills are 10% or more of their income. So anyone on a low income give this a try.

I have phoned npower this morning and they asked me what benefits we get for my husband and the 3 kids, but they disregard the DLA amount. She added our IB and CTC & CB up and it came to £15,379 per year and their limit is £13,500 so they cant offer us any discount.

I posted about this last year

With swalec its called energy care you electric is 15.62p pence a unit with energy care its 9.24p most of the suppliers do it just they dont like you getting it

CEO bonus be down

you can get it if disabled, on Incapcity ben, DLA, Mobility

also you can get cavity wall loft

THE MOTTO you DONT ask you DONT get

Regards DK

What happens if your on a pre-payment meter for gas and electricity?

Does this include water too?

Thanks for the link kerry78. i have a big debt with Npower at the mo and have three children all on DLA. I have jsu looked at your link and had a look around. I have found this - npower

If you are eligible then they will help you with your Npower debt sometimes they may even right it off. It seems that you also get a 10% discount along with the deduction next year. I am waiting to receive a call over the next couple of days too see if I am elegible. To see if you are eligible you first have to be refered by the customer services team. It seems to be a lengthy process but could save you quite a bit

olives xx

Just an up date , EDF are now the only company that do the discount now . how ever if your on it already the other company's have said they will still be valid

oh and check out a site called health through heating there very good .