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Melanie Bonn

Perth pensioner baffled by needless hurdles in way of staying warm without surprise bills

A Perth pensioner with COPD has been left scared to turn her gas heating on over fears about mounting bills.

Lyn Joseph (76) spent cold days huddled around a portable heater in her Feus Road flat, afraid to use central heating in case she was left with sky-high bills.

So far, her attempts to get a smart meter to show exact usage have been hampered by a web of delays, requirements and eligibility checks.

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