The government has changed who is eligible for the Warm Home Discount this winter.
Charities are warning that the move could lead to around 500,000 households across England and Wales being ineligible for the discount because Disability Living Allowance and Personal Independence Payments are no longer qualifying benefits. It means that many households will miss out on the much-needed discount in the face of skyrocketing bills.
Both National Energy Action (NEA) and Scope warned that households that would previously be eligible for the discount will now miss out. Some billpayers are already receiving letters from their supplier, urging them to check their eligibility via the government's new telephone service - 0800 731 0214.
