With energy bills expected to rise by at least £139 per household now is the time to consider switching supplier.
See the full BBC report here: BBC News
There are a number of advice hubs in the city offering face-to-face advice and/or phone advise. These including Money Advice Plus, The Whitehawk Inn and the Citizens Advice Bureau.
Alternatively, see links below for a selection of companies offering advice about switching suppliers and reducing your energy bills:
Provide advice on benefits, money saving, switching energy suppliers etc
Advice on choosing the right energy supplier
Latest advice about energy bill increase and how to switch suppliers
Compare and switch your supplier
Compare and switch your energy supplier
Advice on energy saving, switching suppliers etc
Coronavirus is still a serious health risk.
This means that everyone should be cautious while managing the risks to help protect yourself and others.
The case numbers in Brighton & Hove are still very high. As such the government expects and recommends that you also:
For general help and advice visit: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/coronavirus-help
If you need emergency help with food, energy bills and other essentials visit https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/request-help-yourself-or-someone-else and select: COMMUNITY HUB HELPLINE from the list on the left side of the page.
Alternatively you can call the Community Hub on: 01273 293117 Monday to Friday 10.00am to 4.30pm
Further advice and help can be found below:
Seaside Homes Managing Agent and your first point of contact. Latest Coronavirus advice for Brighton & Hove residents
Latest UK Government Coronavirus advice
NHS 111 Coronavirus health information and advice
Universal Credit – Coronavirus & claiming benefits
Brighton & Hove Food Partnership information regarding Food Banks
Brighton & Hove Council – Council Tax Hardship Fund, find out if you quality
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