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Energy support for disabled households

A national charity that aims to shine a light on disabled people is urging people to be aware of the free energy support on offer to households where at least one person is disabled.

Scope, which is part-funded to deliver energy advice to communities by British Gas Energy Trust, ran a campaign in September focused on building awareness of its Disability Energy Service and the national Priority Service Register.

The support service is open to any households in England, Scotland and Wales where one or more disabled people live. Eligible residents can then receive expert help with things like managing energy debt, changing meters, energy efficiency and understanding energy bills.

The charity’s latest campaign was spread wide across their shops, at events and through digital media – with a particular focus on Scotland where they have seen fewer... Read more