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Cost of living support for rising energy costs


Support for households affected by the heating oil crisis

We understand the difficulties many households are facing due to the current heating oil crisis. 

We understand this is putting real pressure on residents across the county, especially those on lower incomes.

We are working to create a support scheme to help the households most affected, with a particular focus on low-income heating oil users. 

Please see our Crisis and Resilience Fund Energy Support Scheme page to find out who is eligible for help and how to apply.

'Crisis and Resilience Fund Energy' support scheme

What extra help will pensioners get for winter fuel bills?

You can get a Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2025 to 2026 if you were born before 22 September 1959 and receive a qualifying state benefit.

Find out more about Winter Fuel PaymentsWarm Home Discount Scheme

The Warm Home Discount scheme for winter 2025 to 2026 will open in October 2025.  You can use the GOV UK website to find out if you are eligible for a payment. 

Find out about the Warm Home Discount scheme

Last Updated:

02/04/2026

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