If you're on a low income you may get some financial help from your electricity provider – this is called a Warm Home Discount.

You do not need to apply if you get the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit. You’ll automatically get a letter telling you about the discount if you’re eligible.

Otherwise, you’ll need to apply directly to your energy supplier.

You might be eligible if all of the following apply:

·       your energy supplier is part of the scheme

·       you (or your partner) get certain means-tested benefits or tax credits

·       your name (or your partner’s) is on the electricity bill

Your electricity supplier may have extra eligibility criteria.

How to get the discount

Contact your electricity supplier to check if you’re eligible and if you are apply. They will decide who gets the discount.

If you’re our tenant and  struggling to complete the application form please give Advice Services at WSHA a call and we may be able to help.