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utilities bills

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How do others manage? just called to find out how much heating oil would cost and 1000 litres that lasts 7 months is £670+5% vat doubled in three yearsSurprised normally use birthday money towards it

Electricity bill was £357 for 3 months, think that is mainly due to increased washing due to ill health

Water bill is £420 a year but I phoned up and explained my situation and they cancelled direct debit and put note on account.

Told not to worry-but they will surely want paying at some point,can't believe how expensive it is but on property ratable value so they say.

 There are some social schemes for water in my area, maybe they will offer that? 

 

 

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  • the social tarrif in my area from what I can find they automatically fit pre payment meter, with no means of paying it effectively I'd be sitting in dark and heating needs supply for timer etc to work.

    I have 3 months breathing space as eletricity bill was just paid before my money was cut. 

    I guess I could enquire or get Advocate or key worker to enquire without giving customer account details.

    With regards to water bill, not to sure what happend as I explained zero income and how it happened with details of my key worker-I expected a lot of threats etc, but the lady didn't seem angry or keen to pursue me!

    I'm not keen to call back immediately, until I have some news on my change of circumstances. 

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  • the social tarrif in my area from what I can find they automatically fit pre payment meter, with no means of paying it effectively I'd be sitting in dark and heating needs supply for timer etc to work.

    I have 3 months breathing space as eletricity bill was just paid before my money was cut. 

    I guess I could enquire or get Advocate or key worker to enquire without giving customer account details.

    With regards to water bill, not to sure what happend as I explained zero income and how it happened with details of my key worker-I expected a lot of threats etc, but the lady didn't seem angry or keen to pursue me!

    I'm not keen to call back immediately, until I have some news on my change of circumstances. 

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