Get help with fuel bills

Madeleine Moon MP is encouraging people in the Bridgend constituency to contact the Home Heat Helpline to check if they are entitled to some form of assistance with their fuel bills.

The number for the Home Heat Helpline is 0800 33 66 99 or you can visit www.homeheathelpline.org.uk. It is a free service that provides independent advice to people on low incomes on how to get help with their gas and electricity bills as well as other help such as grants for insulation or a new boiler.

Madeleine said:

"Around 6,000 homes in the Bridgend constituency are entitled to some form of support. Anyone who is concerned about staying warm should call the Home Heat Helpline and seek advice.”

“I would also ask people to look out for neighbours, friends or relatives who may be in difficulty and make sure that they are aware of the Home Heat Helpline."

The Helpline's trained advisers can provide eligible callers with advice on:

• free or discounted home insulation

• discounts and rebate schemes

• the Priority Service Register, which can provide extra services for people who are elderly or disabled (including bills in large text or Braille, security passwords and an annual gas safety check)

• flexible payment options

• benefits entitlement checks