Help with the cost of living - energy, water, phone and broadband

Help with your energy bills

See GOV.UK for the Warm Home Discount Scheme, energy-saving improvement schemes and home energy support payments.
Grants and payments to help you pay your energy bills

Citizens Advice might be able to get help if you’re struggling to afford your energy bills or top up your prepayment meter.
Help for low-income households with oil heating

Support for households that rely on heating oil and are struggling with rising costs.
Dorset Energy Bus

Run by Citizens Advice and providing residents with access to free energy advice. See if the bus stops near you.

Getting help with mobile data

We have teamed up with the Good Things Foundation charity to help people in digital need.
Warm spaces and warm hubs

The Help & Kindness directory have a list of places where you can drop in and keep warm.
Healthy Homes Dorset

Get free, impartial energy advice over the phone, and eligible residents free loft and wall insulation. Free heating improvements may also be available.

Other cost of living support

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