Millions to get £150 Warm Home Discount as scheme expands

Millions of households across the UK will begin receiving confirmation this week that they are eligible for a oneoff 150 reduction on their energy bills under the Warm Home Discount scheme, the Department for Work and Pensions said. The department began sending eligibility letters from 20 October and expects all entitled households to receive one by January, with more than six million homes across England, Scotland and Wales set to benefit after the scheme was expanded to include an additional 2.7 million households.

The oneoff discount is usually applied directly by participating energy suppliers to customers' bills, and consumers on prepayment meters may receive the payment as a voucher depending on their supplier. Most recipients will receive the rebate automatically, but some households will be asked to provide extra information, such as an electricity bill or statement confirming the bill payer's name and account number, to secure the payment. The DWP will open a dedicated helpline on 27 October; households that have not received a letter by early January or need assistance are advised to call 0800 030 9322.

Eligibility for the expanded scheme largely follows existing...