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Thousands of Brits have just days left to claim free money for energy bills

Around 850,000 people could be missing out on free money during the winter โ€“ are you one of them?

Brits have been warned they have just one week left to claim ยฃ150 on the Warm Home Discount. The scheme is there to help households get cash off their electricity bill.

The money isn't paid to you, but rather it's a one-off discount on your bill. For those who are eligible, must apply by October 13.

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According to BirminghamLive, around 850,000 people in the UK could be eligible for the discount, but they must act fast.

Caroline Abrahams CBE, charity director at Age UK, said: "Sadly we know energy prices will stay high this winter so it's never been more important to check whether you can claim some extra help, so you have enough money to keep warm when it gets really cold.

"The Government has put extra money aside for older people who are struggling to make ends meet, enough to make a real difference, but to get it you have to claim Pension Credit โ€“ and well over half a million pensioners are missing out just because they haven't claimed it.

"Every penny counts so we urge any older person who is feeling the pinch to contact Age UK for advice and a free benefits check. A successful claim for Pension Credit would top up your weekly income, giving you the confidence to keep the heating on during the colder months ahead."

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If your electricity supplier is part of the Warm Home Discount scheme, then you'll get paid automatically if you or your partner receive the guarantee credit portion of Pension Credit.

The eligibility requirements for warm home discount changed last winter, Age UK warns.

To qualify, you or your partner must have an account with a participating electricity supplier, and one of you should claim a "qualifying benefit".

These qualifying benefits are:

  • Pension Credit
  • Universal Credit
  • Housing Benefit

For more information on the Warm Home Discount, visit the GOV.UK website.

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