The Department said that the “biggest item of support” available to mitigate high energy prices this winter for vulnerable consumers, mainly those on benefits such as pension credit, is the Warm Home Discount scheme,47 which provides a £150 discount to eligible consumers.48 But certain vulnerable individuals like those with chronic conditions or disabilities that mean they are higher energy users are excluded from receiving this support because they are not included in the category of means–t...

The Department said that the “biggest item of support” available to mitigate high energy prices this winter for vulnerable consumers, mainly those on benefits such as pension credit, is the Warm Home Discount scheme,47 which provides a £150 discount to eligible consumers.48 But certain vulnerable individuals like those with chronic conditions or disabilities that mean they are higher energy users are excluded from receiving this support because they are not included in the category of means–tested benefits.49 Written evidence we received from Sense showed that, on average, disabled households face energy bills 25% higher than non–disabled hou Type: conclusion | Number: 18 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: 3.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Target implementation date: December 2025 3.2 The Warm Home Discount scheme currently supports over 3 million low income and fuel poor households with an annual energy bills rebate of £150. The govern