Mum who used to work for Citizens Advice Bureau reveals 4 ways struggling Brits can get discounts on their bills
SAVVY SAVING Mum who used to work for Citizens Advice Bureau reveals 4 ways struggling Brits can get discounts on their bills
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A MUM who used to work for Citizens Advice Bureau has opened up about a number of ways struggling Brits can save some cash.
Amy uploaded a video explaining some easy ways you can save money on bills - and it doesn't take too much effort to sort.
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In her clip, which has racked up over 37,000 likes, the helpful mum shared: 'All jokes aside, if you are actually struggling with money, and you can't put food on the table and things, there are things you can actually do.'
1. WATER
The first thing you can do is get in contact with your water company to lower your bills.
She explained: 'You can fill out a form — a means test form — and they can lower your water rate for you, and as long as you're on a water meter.'
2. INTERNET
According to Amy, there is a way to pay less on your internet too.
She advised: 'If you have internet in your house, you can contact your internet provider and ask them to put you on a low income plan.'
The mum advised that this is typically £14.99 and claims they 'have to do it whether you're in contract or not.'
She added they might ask you to do a means form, but said if you are on Universal Credit then you 'will be able to get it.'
She said: 'I've had the same plan for 4 years, and it's absolutely fine.'
3. RENT
Amy advised that you can get help on your rent too.
She said that if you are on Universal Credit and you receive Housing Element, but it doesn't quite meet what you're actually paying in rent, the local council can assist you.
I'm a mum-of-2 on UC & fed up with people calling me a scrounger - yes I've got a £1.5k pram, I can have nice things too
Amy said you can get a discretionary fund, which will fill the gap between what Universal Credit will pay and what your actual rent is paid.
She added: 'So all of your rent will be paid. You just have to fill in some forms, send it off, and they'll be able to tell you whether you qualify for that.'
4. GAS AND ELECTRIC
You can also contact your gas and electric company to get a discounted rate, according to Amy.
All you need to do is tell them you are on low income, and you may qualify for a reduction, but you also may qualify for a 'heat-in bursary.'
She added: 'So that's like before winter and after winter, they put credit on your account — I think it's something like £300 — and that goes on credit on your account, so it lowers the amount you're paying altogether.'
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Amy, who used to work for Citizens Advice Bureau, opened up about four ways you can save money on bills
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In the caption of her video, she wrote: 'I am speaking on my own experience and what I have done to save money in present and past.
'Some of these things may not apply to your or may have changed.
'Please consult your local CAB or council if you are unsure on what to do.'
People were quick to comment, with one saying: 'Thank you for this I'll look into it.'
A second shared: 'This is really useful and helpful info.'
Another pointed out: 'Big difference scheme u don't need a water meter for lower bills.'
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