Do you need some extra support with energy advice? Here’s a round up of what’s available.
Equality charity SCOPE has a Disability Energy Support Service offering free energy and water advice to disabled people in England and Wales.
People applying will get a telephone appointment with an expert energy adviser that will last up to 45 minutes, supplying information and advice specific to individual needs. The adviser will arrange any follow up appointments, if needed. Please note that due to high demand email requests will resume from 10 October.
The Green Doctor Energy Advice Service offers free, impartial advice and support across Yorkshire to help people save energy, reduce bills, and live in a warmer, more comfortable home.
Their energy-efficiency experts will give your home a check-up and offer you energy-saving advice and practical support to see if you can save energy or access financial incentives.
National Energy Action, which describes itself as ‘the UK’s leading fuel poverty charity’ will be holding monthly drop-in sessions at Lowedges Library. The next one will be on Monday November 7th from 1.30-4pm. If you have any questions you can email catherine@greenhill-library.org or telephone 07926 479161.
And don’t forget from our previous Cost of Living Articles that Speakup Self Advocacy has produced Easy Read information My home, my energy. I have the power!
and Sheffield City Council’s Cost of Living Support Document also offers general advice on ways in which you can make savings and cut costs as well as tips on fuel and energy support.
