Cheap Heating Oil
Rural Community Action Nottinghamshire (RCAN) operate a
bulk buy scheme for heating oil. This allows good discounts to be arranged
which the scheme members benefit from.
For more information see the RCAN website.
Winter Fuel Payment
The Winter Fuel Payment is a tax free payment to help older people keep
warm during winter. It is provided by the government to those who are
eligible.
Find out more on the DirectGov website.
Cold Weather Payment
Cold Weather Payments help people, who get certain income-related
benefits, with their increased heating costs caused by periods of very
cold weather during winter.
Find out more on the DirectGov website.
Warm Front Scheme
The Warm Front Scheme provides heating and insulation improvements to
households on certain income-related benefits living in properties that
are poorly insulated and/or do not have a working central heating
system.
Find out more on the DirectGov website.
Grants for Energy Efficiency
There are a range of grants available to help insulate your home, keep you warm and save you money.
Contact the Energy Saving Trust to find out what is available for you or try your local energy advisor.
Other Welfare Benefits
It is important to claim all the benefits you are entitled to to make sure you can afford to heat your home properly.
See our
Welfare Benefits pages for more information.
