The British Gas

‘Here to HELP’ programme

Madeleine Moon MP supports British Gas who have designed fuel poverty programmes to enable vulnerable constituents, the elderly, disabled and lone parent families, to have the ability to heat their homes to a comfortable level.

Mrs Moon said :

 “British Gas have provided contact details for these programmes, which are offering simple practical help. Helping people maximise income through benefit health checks and also ensuring homes are fully insulated. If the weather forecasters are to be believed this could be a cold winter and these contacts could be invaluable”.

‘here to HELP’ – British Gas is working with 6 charity partners on this sceme which offers free insulation, a benefits assessment and other free products and services from their charity partners, dependent on circumstances.

Telephone Number: 0845 605 2535

British Gas Energy Trust – the trust offers help to customers who are having difficulties with their energy bills and also, in cases of extreme hardship, for other utility costs such as water or telephone bills.

Telephone Number: 01733 421 050 ( information)

    01733 421 060 ( applications) 

Priority Service – this is a Home Energy Care Service. The service includes annual safety checks and the provision of specially designed appliance controls and adaptors for older people, people with disabilities and those who are chronically sick.

Telephone Number: 0845 955 5404

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3 January 2006

Contact: frayl@parliament.uk