Help with your energy bills
If you're struggling to pay your energy bills, there are three steps you should take.
- Talk to your supplier
Contact your energy supplier as soon as possible. Ofgem regulations require suppliers to work with you and agree a payment plan that's affordable, so the help they can offer is decided on a case-by-case basis. - Contact Citizens Advice
If you have already spoken to your supplier and still have concerns, contact Citizens Advice Gateshead (opens new window) or call the Citizens Advice consumer helpline for free on 0808 223 1133. - Make a complaint
Finally, if you still aren't satisfied with the solutions that have been offered to you, you can make a complaint to the Energy Ombudsman (opens new window).
Payments and discounts
Some groups are eligible for winter fuel payments, cold weather payments, warm home discount and other financial support from the government. Find out more about government help with energy bills. (opens new window)
Help with energy debt
The British Gas Energy Trust support (opens new window) fund provides help for people facing financial hardship, regardless of which supplier they use.