With the increase in energy costs, you may be struggling to pay your energy bills. Act on Energy is a local advice and support charity to help with energy debt and support to help manage paying your bills.

As a first step, it is also recommended to contact your supplier as under Ofgem rules, suppliers must work with you to agree on a payment plan you can afford.

Further support

• Warwickshire Crisis & Resilience Fund: Oil & LPG – financial assistance for low-income households who rely on oil or LPG heating
• Warm Home Discount Scheme – the scheme offers a rebate off your electricity bill to help vulnerable customers pay over the winter which is usually received automatically if you are on the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit or on a low income. Each supplier has different criteria, so you need to contact your supplier to see if you qualify
• Winter Fuel Payment – helps older people keep warm in winter. Most people will receive the Winter Fuel Payment automatically if they are eligible and it will depend on your age and the benefits you receive
• Cold Weather Payment – a £25 payment made for each winter period when the local temperature is either recorded as, or forecast to be, an average of zero degrees Celsius or below over seven consecutive days, between 1 November and 31 March. You may get a Cold Weather Payment if you receive certain benefits and Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI)