British Gas meters

[mrobbo123]

Just a quick query. Im a single parent of three. My gas card ran out of credit yesterday and i have already used the emergency. As i have three young children is there anyway British Gas would turn it back on if i pay it next week? I've recently moved to the Isle Of Wight and dont really know anyone yet. I dont have any family to ask for help either. Thanks for your time.

Sympathy love give British Gas a call and see what they say. Other people can probably advise you better, this is Feminism and Women's Rights. Maybe ask @MNHQ to move to a more appropriate topic so you get more replies?

Thanks. Ive never posted a thread on here before and not sure how to do it. Didnt realise i had posted on thr feminism page.......sorry.

This site may be able to point you to source of help scroll down there is a section on paying fuel bills.
islehelp.me/

You can contact them and see if they will give you temporary credit for hardship reasons. This would be paid back the next time you topped up so you'd need to be sure you had enough money to keep you going next time too.

It's not guaranteed that they will do it but depending on ages of kids you may be classed as vulnerable.

Good luck

I know this won't help you straight away but have you applied for the warm home discount? If you're eligible it's a one off payment of £120 to help you through the winter months

www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme/low-income

Yes they'll come out and do a "wind on". You'll get £5.00 emergency credit if you're off supply

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