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Help with bills

In the Cost of Living crisis, it can be really difficult to keep on top of your utility bills. There is support to help you save money on your bills.

Get support from the Havering Energy Doctors

Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering run a free service for Havering residents aged 18+ to make their homes more energy efficient.

 

You can get a free home visit from an Energy Expert to assess your home's energy efficiency and give you advice on how to use energy more effectively.

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Join the Priority Services Register

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If you or someone you know is vulnerable, you can notify their utility providers so they get priority support and accessible information.

Support with your water bills

  • Thames Water can give financial support if you are struggling to pay your bills.

 

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Grants to improve the energy efficiency of your home

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  • Boiler Upgrade Scheme - a grant to cover part of the cost of replacing fossil fuel heating systems with a heat pump or biomass boiler.
  • ECO4 scheme - a scheme to help low income households become more energy efficient.
  • Great British Insulation Scheme - free or cheaper insulation to reduce your home’s energy bills if your home has an energy performance rating of D-G and you are in Council Tax bracket A-D.

Warm Home Discount

  • Households on eligible means-tested benefits named on their electricity bill can get £150 off their electricity bills this winter.
  • This discount happens automatically.
Text graphic with a reminder from the UK Government: If you receive a means-tested benefit and are named on your electricity bill by 24 August, you qualify for the Warm Home Discount of £150 this winter.

Upcoming Events

Elm Park Community Association Warm & Cool Space

Elm Park Community Association Warm & Cool Space

Social morning with refreshments and activities hosted by Elm Park Community Association.

Warm & Cool Space at the St George's Centre

Warm & Cool Space at the St George’s Centre

Refreshments, hot food, free clothes and company.

Warm & Cool Space at The ROYALS Centre

Warm & Cool Space at The Royals Centre

Refreshments, lunch, activities, arts and crafts, children’s corner.

Mardyke Community Association Warm & Cool Space

Mardyke Community Association Warm & Cool Space

Activities, breakfast, refreshments, advisory information and free use of IT Suite and computers.

Warm & Cool Space at The Hope Café

Warm & Cool Space at The Hope Café

Hosted by HoPEC (House of Polish and European Community). Soup, tea and coffee board games, reading corner and occasional activities.

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