Electric, Gas, etc
Winter Fuel Benefit
Aged 60 or over on or before 21 September 2008. If so you could get a Winter Fuel Payment of up to £200 to help with the winter heating costs, even if you are still working.
Winter Fuel Helpline 08459 151515
Website: www.thepensionservice.gov.uk/winterfuel
If you are aged 60 after 21 September 2008 then unfortunately you do not qualify for benefit until winter 2009
Reducing Household Bills- Some Ideas
Check with your supplier you are the right tariff.
Monitor your meter readings and see what effect particular appliances have, reduce use if able.
Consider online and combined plans(i.e. gas & electricity).
Power off appliances - don't leave on stanby mode.
Use low energy and lower wattage light bulbs
Turn down thermostat by one or more degrees.
Reduce timed central heating cycle at beginning and end of day. If you're in bed by 10pm why have central heating on to 11pm.
Consider changing your supplier using one of the following websites:-