Octopus Energy is offering customers free electric blankets this winter to help the most vulnerable stay warm, and save money. Electric blankets can be a cheaper way of keeping warm instead of relying on central heating.
With UK households facing average energy bills of £2,500 each month, many consumers are looking at cheaper, alternative ways to keep warm, and make savings where possible.
Many energy providers are offering support and the government launched The Energy Price Guarantee which will reduce the unit cost of electricity and gas so that a typical household in the UK pays, on average, around £2,500 a year on their energy bill, for the next two years, from 1 October 2022.
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Octopus Energy is going one step further though by giving away 10,000 electric blankets to those in the most financial need, building on the success of their similar scheme last year. The offer aims to help elderly people, or those with specific medical conditions which make them immobile, very unwell, or feel cold.
From Monday, October 10, the company’s 3.1 million customers can fill in an online form to apply for an electric blanket. Octopus have also set up a £15 million Octo Assist Fund to help those worried about paying for their energy this winter.
Even if customers don’t qualify for direct financial assistance, they offer other support such as tips and advice on how to save energy and money, smart meters and information on suitable - and independent - debt advice organisations. To apply for a free electric blanket, and to find out more about support from the Octo Assist Fund, visit here.
If you are not signed up with Octopus Energy and are looking to buy an electric blanket, we've compiled a list of current deals below. There’s nothing more satisfying than wrapping yourself in a cosy heated throw or getting into a warm bed thanks to a heated blanket.
While some are designed for all-night use, most come with a timer which turns off automatically. They can also be machine washed, once the power cable is detached. Here are our top three electric blankets:
- Wowcher - Heated Travel Blanket £16.99 (106 x 147cm) - this traditional red tartan fleece over-blanket has an automatic timer
- Argos - Dreamland Heated Throw £60 (120 x 160cm) - this super-sized and seriously soft plush throw, has a five-minute heat up and six temperature settings.
- Amazon - Silentnight Comfort Control Electric Blanket £33.99 (double) or £29.52 (single) - this cosy under blanket from a respected brand, has fast heat up and three heat settings.
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