Soaring energy costs mean millions of people face pressure to afford their heating bills this winter. The cost of living crisis means that the typical household is paying 95% more for their gas and electricity now than this time last year and experts have warned bills could continue to go up in 2023.
Both the UK and Welsh governments have rolled out a number of cost of living payments aimed at helping those hardest hit by the crisis including a £324 payment to those on means-tested benefits next month and a £150 council tax rebate as well as a £400 discount off energy bills over six months.
But there are a number of other schemes that you could be eligible for which might reduce your heating bills or give you some financial support including the warm home discount, winter fuel payment, and cold weather payment. Each scheme is slightly different and you might even qualify for more than one. Here's everything you need to know about each payment including who qualifies, how much you get and when you get it.
