From the ‘ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY’
People with dementia may forget to turn off taps, lights and heating. Sometimes adjustments can help stop bills escalating: such as reminder signs, push down taps or sensor lights. However, this won’t work for everyone, so ensuring you are accessing available support is vital.
Financial help to pay your energy bills
The Energy Bills Support Scheme provides a £400 non-repayable discount to eligible households to help with their energy bills over winter 2022 to 2023. The discount is automatic, and you won’t need to apply.
WaterSure is a scheme that can help some people with paying their water bills.
Citizen’s Advice has information on what to do if you can’t afford to top up your prepayment meter.
Winter Fuel Payments may be available to those born on or before 25 September 1956. This year they will include a pensioner cost of living payment, so you could get between £250 and £600 to help you pay your heating bills.
Cold Weather Payments will be paid to some people claiming benefits during freezing weather conditions.
Energy and water advice
National Energy Action has a helpline you can call if you or someone you know can’t afford to heat their home.
Citizen’s Advice has information on grants and benefits to help you pay your energy bills.
Ofgem has advice on getting help if you can’t afford your energy bills.
Technology can help people with dementia manage appliances within the home.
Warm Welcome lists organisations that have opened or are opening up free, warm spaces throughout winter.