Keeping well this winter

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Pension aged people 66 years old+

Brighton and Hove City Council are able to provide extra support to pension age people (66+) struggling with the cost of energy bills and food this winter. You can apply for support online at https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/request-help-and-support or contact the Community Hub at communityhubhelp@brighton-hove.gov.uk or call them on 01273 293 117 (option 2).

Energyworks

Is a partnership project run by Citizens Advice Brighton & Hove and Brighton & Hove Energy Services Coop (BHESCo). Advice and support to help local residents reduce energy bills and make homes warmer, including free home visits with energy saving kit (eligibility criteria apply), energy advice, supplier negotiation, income maximisation and onwards referrals. Fuel vouchers are available to top up prepayment meters and the service can also help access financial support from other sources.

To refer yourself or someone else, choose one of the following options:

  • Submit a request through the online referral form at Energyworks Online Enquiry Form – Citizens Advice Brighton and Hove cabrightonhove.org
  • Call the Energyworks voicemail service on 0333 090 9150. Leave a message and they will aim to call back the same day or as soon as possible after this.
  • Send an email to energyworks@cabrightonhove.org
  • Drop-in advice service: Thursdays, 1:15pm at Tisbury Road Offices, Hove Town Hall, Tisbury Road, Hove, BN3 3BQ.For more information on Energyworks, as well as local and national support schemes, visit: https://www.cabrightonhove.org/energyworks-energy-advice-service/

Brighton & Hove City Council Adult Social Care and Support – Access Point

Access Point is the main point of contact for Adult Social Care. Get adult social care information and advice or complete an assessment to find out what support you can get

Email: accesspoint@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Tel: 01273 295555

Access Point Website