If you are a resident of Lincs Rural you may be entitled to our support fund. We recognise that residents can suffer severe
hardship and have their home and family put at risk without the means to help themselves. We aim to provide a high-quality service to
residents and others and to care for the health and well-being of our residents. We recognise that in challenging fnancial times,
unexpected expenditure can tip the balance for those who are already struggling.
Please take time to read this leaflet that explains everything.
If you have any further questions, please speak to the Resident Engagement Team on 01790 754219 option 3
The services provided by food banks may vary from area to area as they react to the needs of their community to provide help and support to local people in crisis.
Food banks rely on the support of local communities to help stop UK hunger, The link below will take you to a list of food banks
Foodbanks & affordable food across Greater Lincolnshire – Greater Lincolnshire Food Partnership
Top tips for keeping warm this winter
Protect your health
There are a number of things you can do to prepare against the cold weather:
Be prepared
A list of items you should start stocking up on before the bad weather is here:
Make sure essential medication and prescriptions are filled.
Check on your neighbours
By spending ten minutes visiting an elderly neighbour, you really could make a difference to their safety during the winter months.
Make sure they:
Just a few simple checks could keep them safe from fire.
If you’re worried about a relative or elderly neighbour, contact your local council or call the Age UK helpline on 0800 678 1602 (8am to 7pm every day).
If you’re concerned the person may have hypothermia, contact NHS 111.
Click here to view Citizens Advice Booklet
You may be able to claim financial and practical help with heating your home. Grants available include the Winter Fuel Payment and the Cold Weather Payment.
For more information on how to reduce your bills and make your home more energy efficient, go to the government’s Simple Energy Advice website, or call the Simple Energy Advice helpline on 0800 444 202.
You can also find out about heating and housing benefits on GOV.UK.
It’s worth claiming all the benefits you’re entitled to as soon as winter begins.
Big Energy Saving Network. Read more...
Energy Advice Booklet – How to understand energy and save money. Read more…
Introducing WaterCare – Priority services register and extra care support. Read more…
As the colder months come upon us it is important you know how to get the most from your energy provider.
If you sign up to your supplier’s Priority Services Register (PSR), you can get extra help and support with your energy supply.
Anyone who is vulnerable because of age, chronic illness, disability or personal circumstances. For example, you could apply if you’re:
You could also qualify to join the PSR if your movement is restricted or you have difficulty walking – if you’re in a wheelchair, for example. You might have a long-term or serious illness, a heart condition, arthritic hands, breathing difficulties or speech problems.
You should also apply if you depend on electricity to keep any of these running in your home:
Yes of course. If you’re a carer for, or a friend or relation of, an energy customer who you believe should be on the Priority Services Register, get in touch to let us know.
They could qualify to be on the Register if they have dementia or learning difficulties, if they’re confused, if they speak very little English (or none), or if they meet any of the criteria in the section above.
If you’re on the PSR, you could get:
Contact your supplier to see if you’re eligible to sign up to the PSR. If you have different suppliers for gas and electricity, you’ll need to call them both.
You’ll need to register again if you change your energy supplier.
Supply Interruption Advance Warnings
Your Network Operator will get in touch if your energy supply is going to be interrupted. They’ll help you figure out what to do to stay safe.
for more information log on to https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/consumers/household-gas-and-electricity-guide/extra-help-energy-services/priority-services-register-people-need
More extra help guides
Home heating support schemes and advice
Energy saving support schemes and advice
Warm Home Discount
You could get £140 off your electricity bill for winter 2020 to 2021 under the Warm Home Discount Scheme.
The money is not paid to you – it’s a one-off discount on your electricity bill, between September and March.
https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme
Please select the link below to read all about the warm home discount scheme:
What’s A Smart Meter When It’s At Home?
Your local authority may be able to support with your energy issue directly through the Household Support or let you know about local services in your area that can help you.
The Household Support Fund provides funding to help people who are struggling to afford food and utility bills (heating, cooking, lighting) and water (including drinking, washing, cooking, central heating, sewerage and sanitary purposes). This support is provided directly by your local authority.
You may also be eligible for help through a number of other schemes:
Council Tax
The government has also already given households that are on Band A – D a £150 council tax rebate. You should have received this in April. If you haven’t got your rebate, you should contact your local council.
Finding your local authority/council
If you are not sure who your local authority is, you can find out by typing in your postcode on the government website - www.gov.uk/find-local-council
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