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SPUGGIE J · 27-07-2006, 13:03

The heating is not a problem for me but do agree that for others it is going to be a problem. I have a well insulated pad but some are far from it and price increases will make it extremely hard for some and dispite the fuel allowence it will lead to more deaths because of it. If companies are making such big profits why cant the do the right thing and help the ones that need it more.

The instalation of pre-payment meters are not the best idea in the long term as they are more expensive so maybe a more sypathetic approach to those struggling is needed. An extension of the schemes that BT use were you pay a fixed amount each month which builds a surplas for a time when its really needed.

The fact I am at work keeps my bills down but all these rises are a worry as should I have an accident that heaven forbid happens in the winter months my bill would at least double. As for pensioners those that have family should be able to get some kind of support from them even if it is only having a couple of days with them at their home so they are warm and does a little to keep the bills down.

Govenment is always full of advice for the winter months but can they do more?

I am able to keep mine down as I am young and due to the insulation in my pad dont use my GCH from late March to mid October. staying on my own means less cooking washing etc which helps but should that change I will be in a tighter spot than I am used to.

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SPUGGIE J God Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Not sure anymore Posts: 9,009 Blog Entries: 10 Liked: 1 times Rep Power: 515	Re: To Heat Or Not To Heat The heating is not a problem for me but do agree that for others it is going to be a problem. I have a well insulated pad but some are far from it and price increases will make it extremely hard for some and dispite the fuel allowence it will lead to more deaths because of it. If companies are making such big profits why cant the do the right thing and help the ones that need it more. The instalation of pre-payment meters are not the best idea in the long term as they are more expensive so maybe a more sypathetic approach to those struggling is needed. An extension of the schemes that BT use were you pay a fixed amount each month which builds a surplas for a time when its really needed. The fact I am at work keeps my bills down but all these rises are a worry as should I have an accident that heaven forbid happens in the winter months my bill would at least double. As for pensioners those that have family should be able to get some kind of support from them even if it is only having a couple of days with them at their home so they are warm and does a little to keep the bills down. Govenment is always full of advice for the winter months but can they do more? I am able to keep mine down as I am young and due to the insulation in my pad dont use my GCH from late March to mid October. staying on my own means less cooking washing etc which helps but should that change I will be in a tighter spot than I am used to. __________________ All comments above are nothing to do with here and therefore not the resposibility of the Accrington Web site owners admins or mods. THEY ARE MINE!!!!