Government support for low-income heating oil / LPG households
The Government has provided additional funding through the Crisis and Resilience Fund to support low‑income households who rely on heating oil and LPG and are struggling with rising costs. This funding is intended to help people in acute need, especially where there is a risk of losing access to heating or hot water. If you are supporting someone facing a heating oil crisis – for example, they cannot afford an urgent top‑up due to a sudden increase in prices – they may be eligible for support through a Crisis Payment, in line with national guidance.
Herefordshire Council will be providing payments to eligible residents but there are very limited funds so please only direct people who are in dire need so we can support those most acutely affected at this time. Please note that support can only be offered for minimum delivery quantities, such as 500 litres.
To get help if you are facing a heating oil crisis:
Please email warmhomeslocalgrant@
Full Name:
Address:
Contact number:
Any Health Conditions:
Cost of oil pre-crisis (500L):
Date of last delivery:
Name of Oil company:
Quote of oil today:
Is it an emergency (i.e.: how much oil do you have left/what is the urgent need?)
Are you on any Benefits?:
National Insurance number (if on benefits):
Date of Birth (if on benefits):
Total annual Household Income:
Less than £36,000
£36,000 – £50,000
More than £50,000
Keep Herefordshire Warm
Some information leaflets on how to keep warm next winter.
Keep Herefordshire Warm is Herefordshire Council’s home energy advice service. By providing a freephone advice line, dedicated home energy advisors and grant funding for eligible homes, Keep Herefordshire Warm supports households to use less energy, lower their bills and make energy-saving improvements to their properties.
Homes relying on electric heating may be eligible for free first-time central heating, grants are available for insulation and support for when your boiler needs repairing or replacing. Warm, affordable homes are vital to health and quality of life – and Keep Herefordshire Warm is here to help make the winter months more comfortable.
Call free on 0800 677 1432, or visit keepherefordshirewarm.co.uk
