# Warm home payments **URL:** \ **Category:** Primary progressive MS\ **Created:** [30 July 2015 07:30 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/warm-home-payments/8156 "2015-07-30T07:30:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Min](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7c8e57/32.png) [@Min](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Min)\ **Post date:** [30 July 2015 07:30 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/warm-home-payments/8156/1 "2015-07-30T07:30:40Z")
Hi, I hope you’re all well. Just a quick message for the newer members in the UK. I have mentioned it before but we’ve had a few new members who might not know it’s available as it’s not widely advertised. If you’re on an income less than £16,000 a year and in receipt of benefits you may be eligible for warm home payments, an amount of £140, from your electricity supplier to help with the cost of fuel for winter. It’s a scheme set out by the government to help those on a low income to heat their homes. Each supplier has different criteria but if you look on their websites they should have a list and instructions on how to apply. They are accepting applications now for this year, so it may be worth a look, you’ve got nothing to lose. It won’t cover the entire bills but it definitely helps. Take care. Cath ---
**Author:** ![Ninagrace7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/779978/32.png) [@Ninagrace7](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Ninagrace7)\ **Post date:** [30 July 2015 11:06 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/warm-home-payments/8156/2 "2015-07-30T11:06:39Z")
Thanks so much for the reminder Cath…thanks to you I checked last year and got a credit but in the interim I’d totally forgotten! Hope you’re doing well at the moment, Take care, Nina x ---
**Author:** ![skippysprite](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/mssociety/user_avatar/forum.mssociety.org.uk/skippysprite/32/912_2.png) [@skippysprite](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/skippysprite)\ **Post date:** [30 July 2015 13:11 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/warm-home-payments/8156/3 "2015-07-30T13:11:59Z")
Thanks Cath, I could do with you at home, you are good at remembering things! Hope all is OK for you and your daughter. Pam x ---
**Author:** ![Min](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7c8e57/32.png) [@Min](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Min)\ **Post date:** [30 July 2015 16:22 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/warm-home-payments/8156/4 "2015-07-30T16:22:44Z")
Thanks ladies. I have to admit that I only remembered because my very responsible energy supplier sent me an e mail telling me I could claim it again now if my circumstances remain the same. A pat on the back to British Gas. Cath x ---
**Author:** ![skippysprite](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/mssociety/user_avatar/forum.mssociety.org.uk/skippysprite/32/912_2.png) [@skippysprite](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/skippysprite)\ **Post date:** [30 July 2015 17:12 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/warm-home-payments/8156/5 "2015-07-30T17:12:58Z")
Oh Cath your explanation has shattered my illusion of you! …here was I thinking what a fantastic memory you have lol My anti depressants and CBT must be working…I’ve found my wicked sense of humour again. Pam x ---
**Author:** ![Min](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7c8e57/32.png) [@Min](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Min)\ **Post date:** [30 July 2015 17:33 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/warm-home-payments/8156/6 "2015-07-30T17:33:36Z")
Great news Pam. I’m going to really disappoint you now - I remembered that but just had a massive jolt, I’d forgotten to tax my car and it expires tomorrow!!! It hit me when I saw the date on this page. Fortunately we can do almost anything while cooking tea. At least with ms I’ve got the excuse that my brain really is a sieve. That reminded me to make a note on my calendar for something next week. I’m really losing the plot but your comment was so kind. Take care Cath x ---
**Author:** ![Ninagrace7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/779978/32.png) [@Ninagrace7](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Ninagrace7)\ **Post date:** [31 July 2015 10:38 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/warm-home-payments/8156/7 "2015-07-31T10:38:34Z")
Pam, I’m so glad you’re sense of humour has re emerged, Take care, Nina xx