You asked about Warm Home Discount Scheme: here is how it works, how much you could get and how it is paid.
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Below you’ll find how much you could get, how it is paid and how the scheme works.
Amounts can change each tax year, so always check the latest rates on the official page.
Support you may be entitled to
£150 discountUsually automaticWinter 2026/27
💷 How much & how it is paid
- Who can get it: Households getting certain means-tested benefits such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or income-related ESA on 23 August 2026
- How much: £150 off your electricity bill
- How it's paid: Applied by your electricity supplier by 31 March 2027
- How to claim: Most people get it automatically and receive a letter between late October 2026 and early January 2027
⚙️ How it works
Eligibility is decided by the responsible body based on your circumstances. Once your claim is approved, payments are made according to the scheme’s rules. Report any change in your circumstances so your payments stay correct.
🧮 Check what you could get
Use an independent benefits calculator linked from GOV.UK to estimate what you may be entitled to before you claim.
Eligibility is confirmed through data matching and depends on your energy supplier taking part.