People receiving a pension could be entitled to energy bill support

The scheme is being run through Act on Energy on behalf of Worcestershire County Council and the support will be available until the end of September 2022, for eligible people in receipt of a pension.

Just over £1million will also be distributed via post to exchange for cash in any Post Office for those residents on pension credit and other pensioners on low incomes through a parallel scheme being operated by Age UK Worcester and Malvern. Letters which will include the vouchers will be issued in September to those eligible.

Councillor Marcus Hart cabinet member with responsibility for communities at Worcestershire County Council said, “If you are receiving pension credit, or on a low income pension, I would encourage you to see what support is available, and check if you are eligible.

“As household bills are rising, it can be a worrying time for people that may already be struggling. The Household Support Fund will help alleviate some of those worries and offer some financial support where costs are rising.”

The support comes as part of £3.9 million that Worcestershire County Council is spending on helping those on lower incomes who may be struggling with the increases in cost of living.

A proportion of funding for the scheme has been ringfenced to support pensioners through government rules.

Worcestershire County Council’s Here2Help service will be on hand to help with directing people to the most appropriate support for them.

More information about how to access support visit the dedicated pages on the Worcestershire County Council website. 

Eligibility for support through Act on Energy visit the Act on Energy website.

Eligibility for pensioner support across the county through Age UK Worcester and Malvern Hills can be found by calling 01905 724294 or 01684 560666

Information about support available across the county can be found through Here2Help