The Warm Home Discount scheme reopened on November 15 - but the way you get it has completely changed this year.
The money, which is paid to households on certain benefits to help with their heating costs, used to be paid on a first-come, first-served basis, leading to a scramble every year when the scheme opened. This year, you won't be able to apply for it as you should get it automatically.
You’ll receive a letter between now and the end of January next year telling you about the discount if you’re eligible, but if you can't wait until then, you can also check if you're eligible by using the Government's online eligibility checker, which will ask you to answer some questions about your electricity supply, the benefits you receive and the characteristics of your property. You'll then be told if your home meets the high energy cost criteria.
