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2023 - March, Our news
We're here to help through these challenging times
Tenancy Sustainment Team
Are you getting all you’re entitled to? Our team can help you understand what benefits you may claim and how to go about it. We can help you apply for benefits, request back-dates, appeal against decisions that you don’t agree with, set up email addresses, open bank accounts and support you to overcome any problems you might encounter.
Government Support
There are several different schemes that have been announced, so we’ve created this quick summary of what is available with the relevant links to help you apply.
- Cost of Living Payment - If you claim certain benefits or tax credits, you may be eligible for an extra payment to help with the cost of living. There will be further payments made between spring 2023 and spring 2024. The first payment will be £301 for people on an eligible low-income benefit, to be paid during spring 2023 and then £150 for people on an eligible disability benefit, to be paid during summer 2023.
- Energy Bill Support Scheme - £400 off energy bills for households in Great Britain from this October. This automatic, non-repayable discount will be applied in six instalments between October 2022 and March 2023 to help households through winter. There is no need to apply for the scheme, and you will not be asked for your bank details.
The Government has launched a new central place to find out what support you can get today.
Water Bill Support
If you're struggling to pay your water bills and haven’t got a water meter, check whether installing one will save you money. Many water companies, as well as the Consumer Council for Water have water usage calculators on their websites to help you work out how much you are likely to pay if you have a meter. You might be able to spread payments over a longer period through a payment plan, as water companies accept a variety of payment methods. Many water companies run hardship schemes or fund independent charitable trusts to help you pay your bills
Energy bill savings and gas safety 
It’s not only for your safety that we need to inspect your gas appliances each year. Of course, that’s a huge part of making sure you, your families, and your neighbours are safe, but having correctly functioning appliances can also save you money on your energy bills.
If you’ve not had you gas safety inspection, please get in touch.
