Need of advice

[LibbyL85]

Hi there I have just realised my pay as you go electric meter is going to run out I have used emergency and I’m panicking I can’t borrow any as no one to ask I have no cash till Wednesday and have kids can’t stop crying what kind mother am I letting this happen . Got all my shopping etc everything in just don’t no y I forgot to check metre ☹️Any advice I’m with Scottish hydro who I tried to call but are closed . Thank you x

You need to remove key to activate emergency credit so not sure how you've run out & didn't know

There must be an emergency number to phone, failing that social services can top up gas & electric if you've kids xx

Turn everything off. Go to bed early.

Ring power company tomorrow.

Failing that ask a neighbour to lend you a tenner.

There is no magic solution unfortunately so posting here won't help, unless you hadn't already thought of the above.

Thanks already thought of the above maybe it won’t run out till morning ☹️Thanks guys

Contact your supplier ASAP, they won't cut you off with small children in the house (I work for an energy supplier).

If it's really just a case of getting you til Wednesday then is there nothing in the house you can sell for a tenner? Facebook buy and sell groups? If you can do this with something you don't need (NOTwith essentials) then it might be better than borrowing off someone which would mean you'd then have to worry about paying them back.

Or did you buy anything at the shops that you can take back? Washing powder or somethings that would get you £5 back? Supermarkets usually happy to refund on that sort of stuff if you have the receipt. They will also do this on stuff like cat food or toiletries if they are unopened.