Help with bills
Help you might be missing.
Discounts and support that many households qualify for but never claim. We link to the official pages, which have the current rules and amounts.
Cheaper broadband and phones.
01 / Cheaper dealsEnergy and water.
02 / Energy and water- Warm Home DiscountA discount on your electricity bill over winter if you get certain benefits. Often applied automatically. (GOV.UK)
- Priority Services RegisterFree extra support from your energy supplier if you're older, disabled, unwell or recovering from something like an injury. (Ofgem)
- Cold Weather PaymentPaid in England and Wales when it's very cold for seven days in a row, if you get certain benefits. (GOV.UK)
- Winter Heating PaymentScotland's yearly payment for people on certain benefits. (mygov.scot)
- Winter Fuel PaymentHelp with heating costs if you were born before a certain date. (GOV.UK)
- Help with water billsMost water companies have a social tariff or payment scheme for households on low incomes. (Consumer Council for Water)
Council tax and income.
03 / Council tax and income- Single person discount25% off council tax if you're the only adult living in your home. (GOV.UK)
- Council Tax ReductionLower council tax if you're on a low income or get benefits. (GOV.UK)
- Pension CreditExtra money if you've reached State Pension age and have a low income. It can also unlock other help on this page. (GOV.UK)
- Benefits calculatorsFree, independent calculators that check everything you could claim in about ten minutes. (GOV.UK)
Families.
04 / Families- Healthy StartA prepaid card for milk, fruit, vegetables and vitamins if you're pregnant or have a child under four and get certain benefits. (NHS)
- Free school mealsApply through your council. Some children get them automatically. (GOV.UK)
Links and descriptions checked . Rules and amounts change, so always check the official page.