Overview

• Applications for enhanced winter support open on 1 October, with some assistance available year-round.
• Offerings include free electric blankets, smart sockets and efficiency kits, plus potential upgrades such as insulation, replacement boilers or heat pumps.
• Financial measures include direct debit reductions, emergency credit top-ups and extended repayment plans.
• Support will be coordinated with the Warm Welcome Campaign and StepChange to reach people most at risk.
• OVO is urging the government to create a social tariff as fuel poverty reaches nine million households and typical annual bills rise to about £1,775 under the new cap.