If you’re worried about rising household bills you may be able to save hundreds of pounds by making your home more energy efficient. Simple measures like switching to the right tariff or getting home insulation can help get household bills down.

• Contact your energy company - if you are on a low income, you may be entitled to a lower tariff
• The Government Warm Front scheme provides grants of up to £2700 to households on low incomes to help improve energy efficiency. For more information click here.
• The Energy Saving Trust can offer you free advice on ways to save energy.
• For advice on how to reduce your bill by switching supplier contact Energy Watch.
• If you are aged 60 or over, you can receive the Winter Fuel Allowance to help pay the costs of keeping warm in the winter. If you are aged 60 to 79, you will receive either £125 or £250 this winter depending on your circumstances. If you are aged 80 or over, you will receive £200 or £400, depending on your circumstances. For more information click here.