Get financial support

You may qualify for help with heating costs

It’s always worth checking if you are getting what you are eligible for. You can use the free online Entitled To benefits calculator to find out what benefits you can claim.   

If you are a UK resident living at home and are 65 or older, you should be getting your winter fuel payment. You could get between £100 and £300 to help you pay your heating bills. This is known as a winter fuel payment. You usually do not need to claim Winter Fuel Payment. You should get it automatically if you’re eligible.

You might also be eligible for a cold weather payment if the weather stays below freezing for 7 or more days. Like the winter fuel payment, you should get it automatically if you are eligible.

There are also a lot of organisations who can provide independent energy advice about keeping warm and available grants. 

Get financial help

You can find organisations offering advice and help with paying energy bills,  grants and advice on our Staffordshire Connects local directory website.  

Please see our web page regarding Money Matters for further advice on what may be available to you.