CRESSING PARISH COUNCILSupport for the vulnerable
Octopus Energy and OVO are offering Free Electric Blankets and other support measures to their most vulnerable existing customers this winter.
Octopus Energy – Octo Assist Fund
- Free Electric Blankets – Those who are “medically vulnerable, elderly, or living alone” will be prioritised.
- Winter Fuel Payments
- Standing Charge Waivers and more
https://octopus.energy/financial-assistance/
Ovo Energy – Ovo’s Extra Support
- Heated Throws
- Energy Efficient Kits
- Payment Support
- Energy Efficient upgrades (lost insulation, new boilers, heat pumps) and more
https://www.ovoenergy.com/extra-support
If know of vulnerable people in Cressing with low incomes, they could be eligible to claim a blanket or other means to support them through the colder months.
In the first instance, please ask them to contact the Parish Clerk, Christine, either by phone or by coming into the office on a Wednesday or Thursday. Any conversations will be completely confidential between just the resident and the Parish Clerk.
