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Money Matters: How you might be affected

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  2. If you are on a low income
  3. You are here: If you are a pensioner
  4. If you are out of work

If you are a pensioner

Help if you're over state pension age

  • Winter Fuel Payment
  • Get a free or discounted TV licence
  • Pension Credit

Help with housing

  • Advice on Council rent arrears
  • Supporting people who are struggling financially
  • Tenants with district heating pre-payment meters
  • Homelessness prevention and support
  • Look for a council home
  • Discretionary Housing Payments

Help with heating

  • Warm Home Discount Scheme
  • National Concessionary Fuel Scheme
  • Community Energy Rotherham
  • Energy Crisis Support Scheme
  • Energy Angels - Rotherham Federation
  • Government support for energy bills and the cost of living – factsheets
  • Simple Energy Advice
  • Energy company obligation
  • Getting help if you can't afford your energy bills - OFGEM
  • What happens if I don't pay? - British Gas
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