{"id":10323,"date":"2022-07-15T09:54:45","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T08:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?page_id=10323"},"modified":"2026-03-31T13:56:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T12:56:47","slug":"help-with-energy-and-food-costs-for-disabled-people","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/benefits-and-money\/benefits-and-financial-help-if-youre-a-disabled-adult\/help-with-energy-and-food-costs-for-disabled-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Help with energy and food costs for disabled people\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">There are many reasons why disabled people, and their families, face higher energy and food costs. This page gives you information about the help available and ways to reduce your energy and food bills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block  box  ctaBox    is-style-textured-secondary-tint-10  align-right  size-medium\">\n    <div class=\"ctaBox__row\">\n      <div class=\"ctaBox__content\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get our emails in your inbox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Join over 87,000 others, and be part of the movement driving change for disabled people. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"ctaBox__cta\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/get-our-emails-in-your-inbox\/\" class=\"button  button--primary\">Sign up now<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">On this page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-primary-bullets\">\n<li><a href=\"#energy\">Help with energy costs<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-primary-bullets\">\n<li><a href=\"#coldweatherpayment\">Cold Weather Payment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#warmhome\">Warm Home Discount<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#winterfuel\">Winter Fuel Payment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#priorityservices\">Priority Services Register<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#energyrebates\">Energy rebates if you use an oxygen concentrator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#help\">Getting help if you can\u2019t afford your energy bills<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#food\">Help with food costs and other essentials<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-primary-bullets\">\n<li><a href=\"#weeklyshop\">How to reduce the cost of your weekly shop<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#foodbank\">Using a food bank<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-title-primary\" id=\"energy\">Help with energy costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Children and adults with complex disabilities often have no choice but to use more electricity to power vital equipment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">This can include electric wheelchairs, stair lifts, hoists, ventilators, monitors and feeding machines. You may need to keep equipment on for long periods, including overnight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Laundry costs may be higher due to incontinence or the need to change clothing after eating.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">You may need a hot tub to provide essential hydrotherapy for your physical health. You may need to keep heating on constantly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">These are not luxuries. They\u2019re essential for keeping yourself, or your loved one, safe and healthy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">It\u2019s important to make sure you\u2019re getting all the help you may be entitled to.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-flair-right-primary-tint\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"coldweatherpayment\">Cold Weather Payment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a Cold Weather Payment?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Cold Weather Payments are a bit of extra money to help with energy costs during very cold weather.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Very cold weather means the average temperature in your area is recorded as, or forecast to be, zero degrees Celsius or below over seven consecutive days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">If you\u2019re entitled to Cold Weather Payments, you\u2019ll get around \u00a325 for each seven day period of very cold weather in your area between 1 November and 31 March.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who can get a Cold Weather Payment?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">You may get a Cold Weather Payment if you get certain benefits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">These include Universal Credit, income-based Jobseeker&#8217;s Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support and Pension Credit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to apply for a Cold Weather Payment<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">You don\u2019t need to apply. If you\u2019re eligible to get a Cold Weather Payment, you\u2019ll be paid it automatically.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/cold-weather-payment\">Find out more about getting a Cold Weather Payment.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-flair-left-primary-tint\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"warmhome\">Warm Home Discount<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the Warm Home Discount?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Under the Warm Home Discount Scheme, you could get \u00a3150 off your winter electricity bill between October and March.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">This \u00a3150 is not paid to you. The discount is applied directly to your electricity bill.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who can get the Warm Home Discount?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">You are eligible for the Warm Home Discount if you claim any of the following benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-primary-bullets\">\n<li>Housing Benefit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Income-based Jobseeker\u2019s Allowance (JSA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Income Support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The \u2018Savings Credit\u2019 part of Pension Credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Universal Credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">You\u2019ll usually get the discount automatically if you\u2019re eligible. You only need to apply if you\u2019re on a low income in Scotland &#8211; contact your energy supplier to apply. The Warm Home Discount is not available in Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-flair-dual-primary-tint\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"winterfuel\">Winter Fuel Payment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a Winter Fuel Payment?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">A Winter Fuel Payment is a payment of between \u00a3100 and \u00a3300 to help you pay your heating bills.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">The government awards it automatically to people who receive certain benefits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who can get a Winter Fuel Payment?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your income is over \u00a335,000, HMRC will take your Winter Fuel Payment back by either:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-primary-bullets\">\n<li>Changing your tax code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adding the amount to your Self Assessment tax return<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount you get might be affected by the benefits you and\/or the person you live with receive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\">You\u2019re eligible for a Winter Fuel Payment if:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-primary-bullets\">\n<li>You were born on or before 27 June 1960.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You live in England or Wales, and;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You receive Pension Credit and\/or certain other means-tested benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/winter-fuel-payment\/eligibility\">Find out more about who is eligible for a Winter Fuel Payment.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to apply for a Winter Fuel Payment<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Most people don\u2019t need to make a claim for their Winter Fuel Payment. You should receive it automatically if you\u2019re eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">If you live abroad, you may need to make a claim.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">If you\u2019ve got a Winter Fuel Payment before, you do not need to claim again unless you\u2019ve moved abroad.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re eligible, you should receive a letter telling you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/winter-fuel-payment\/how-much-youll-get\">how much you&#8217;ll get<\/a> in October or November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/winter-fuel-payment\/how-to-claim\">Find out more about claiming your Winter Fuel Payment at GOV.UK.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block  slab    is-style-textured-primary-tint-10  align-full\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"priorityservices\">Priority Services Register<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the Priority Services Register?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">The Priority Services Register is a free support service offered by energy suppliers and network operators to help people in vulnerable situations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Each supplier or network operator keeps their own register.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to apply for your supplier\u2019s Priority Services Register<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">You need to contact your energy supplier or network operator to get on the Priority Services Register.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ofgem.gov.uk\/getting-extra-help-priority-services-register\">Visit Ofgem to find out more about the Priority Services Register.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"energyrebates\">Energy rebates if you use an oxygen concentrator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">If you use an oxygen concentrator at home, you can get a rebate for the electricity it uses from the company that supplies your concentrator.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">They can make payments into your bank account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">To find out more, click on the links below or call the freephone numbers:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-primary-bullets\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bochomeoxygen.co.uk\/en\/patients\/ourhomeoxygenequipment\/concentrators\/electricityrebates\/electricity_rebates.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>BOC Home Oxygen Service<\/strong><\/a>. Electricity rebates freephone 0800 136 603.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airliquidehealthcare.co.uk\/home-oxygen-service-patients-carers-home-oxygen-service\/electricity-refund\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Air Liquide Healthcare<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> Electricity refund freephone 0800 781 9939.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-arrow-secondary\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"help\">Getting help if you can&#8217;t afford your energy bills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">There are no specific disability-related discounts on energy bills. But if you&#8217;re struggling to keep up with yours, you could:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-primary-bullets\">\n<li>Speak to your energy supplier about how they can support you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/benefits-and-money\/\">Make sure you&#8217;re getting all the benefits you&#8217;re entitled to.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">If you\u2019re struggling to pay your energy bills, there are more places to get more information and advice, including on payment plans, schemes, grants, benefits and energy-saving tips.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ofgem.gov.uk\/getting-help-if-you-cant-afford-your-energy-bills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ofgem: Help with high energy bills<\/strong>.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fuelbankfoundation.org\/\"><strong>Fuel Bank Foundation.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Help through Hardship:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trusselltrust.org\/get-help\/help-through-hardship-helpline\/\"><strong>Call the free helpline from Citizens Advice and the Trussell Trust for support if you&#8217;re struggling to afford the essentials. BSL interpretation is available.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Citizens Advice:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensadvice.org.uk\/consumer\/energy\/energy-supply\/get-help-paying-your-bills\/grants-and-benefits-to-help-you-pay-your-energy-bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>England: Grants and benefits to help you pay your energy bills<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensadvice.org.uk\/scotland\/consumer\/energy\/energy-supply\/get-help-paying-your-bills\/struggling-to-pay-your-energy-bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scotland: What to do if you\u2019re struggling to pay your energy bills<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensadvice.org.uk\/wales\/consumer\/energy\/energy-supply\/get-help-paying-your-bills\/grants-and-benefits-to-help-you-pay-your-energy-bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Wales: Grants and benefits to help you pay your energy bills.<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/contact.org.uk\/help-for-families\/information-advice-services\/money-debt\/help-with-utility-bills\/\"><strong>Contact: Help with utility bills<\/strong>.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Which?:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.which.co.uk\/reviews\/cutting-your-energy-bills\/article\/how-to-save-on-your-energy-bill\/10-ways-to-save-on-energy-bills-aX2RS8b8llMR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>10 ways to reduce energy bills<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.which.co.uk\/consumer-rights\/energy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Energy billing and payments, meter problems and power cuts<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.turn2us.org.uk\/Your-Situation\/Energy-and-Water-Bills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Turn2us: Struggling with energy and water bills<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-title-primary\" id=\"food\"><strong>Help with food costs and other essentials&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"weeklyshop\"><strong>How to reduce the cost of your weekly shop<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Many people are feeling the pressure on the weekly shop for food and essentials.\u00a0<br><br>But disabled people with complex needs are feeling the squeeze even harder, because they have always faced higher living costs than most people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">There is no easy answer, but you might find the following sources useful for general budgeting advice, cost-savings tips, shopping deals, low-budget recipe ideas and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-primary-bullets\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneysavingexpert.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Money Saving Expert<\/strong><\/a><strong>(Martin Lewis)<\/strong>: Covers all aspects of personal finance. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cookingonabootstrap.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Cooking on a bootstrap<\/strong><\/a><strong> (Jack Monroe)<\/strong>: Cost of living blog and a wide range of affordable recipes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Which?<\/strong>:&nbsp;Consumer advice on all aspects of shopping, including rights, refunds, vouchers, sales and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-flair-dual-primary-tint\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"foodbank\">Using a food bank<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Food banks are community organisations that can help if you\u2019re struggling with the cost of the essential food and household items you need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">It can be hard to admit you need the help of a food bank. But there is no shame.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">You\u2019ll be welcomed with respect and without judgement. And it could make all the difference helping you to survive this crisis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to be referred to a food bank<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">To use a food bank, you usually need to be referred with a voucher.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">You can get a referral from Citizens Advice or from a community organisation. For instance, local charities, schools, children\u2019s centres, faith communities and GPs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block  slab    is-style-textured-secondary-tint-10  align-full\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Find out more about using your nearest food bank<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-primary-bullets\">\n<li><strong>Citizens Advice:&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensadvice.org.uk\/debt-and-money\/using-a-food-bank\/\"><strong>England: Using a food bank<\/strong>.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensadvice.org.uk\/scotland\/benefits\/help-if-on-a-low-income\/food-banks-and-other-crisis-help-s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scotland: Food banks and other crisis help.<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Northern Ireland Debt Solutions:&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northernirelanddebt.co.uk\/articles\/cost-of-living\/nearest-foodbanks-in-northern-ireland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Nearest food banks in Northern Ireland.<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trusselltrust.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Trussell Trust<\/strong><\/a>: Supports a nationwide network of food banks, providing emergency food and campaigning for change to end the need for food banks in the UK.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block  box    is-style-textured-pink-tint-10  size-medium\">    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay in touch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ths-sense-harry-sarah-storyteller-13337-scaled-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman and her son lie on the floor, reading a book. 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