Scope
Why we’re working together
Life costs an extra £1,095 a month if you’re disabled, according to 2025 research from Scope.
With the extra costs of heating, equipment and therapies, disabled people are more likely to face financial vulnerability, increased energy costs and fuel poverty. Disabled people also often find it more challenging to access information and support to manage these issues.
We’ve partnered with Scope since 2020 to deliver tailored and targeted support through our Disability Energy Support (DES) with water advice service.
We’re proud to continue leading a nationwide partnership between Scope and Britain’s gas networks to provide a dedicated energy advice service for disabled people across England, Scotland and Wales. Together, we’re helping disabled people to confidently use energy safely, efficiently and affordably.
What we’re achieving together
- Providing personalised energy safeguarding support for disabled households
- Empowering households to confidently manage energy-related issues
- Maximising household incomes through income and benefits checks
- Promoting the Priority Services Register and helping disabled people to join the free service
- Educating disabled households on carbon monoxide safety
How to get involved
Accessing the Disability Energy Support service
Our Safe & Warm community partners can refer eligible households to the Disability Energy Support service by applying for energy support on the Scope website.
If you’re a disabled person, you can also apply for energy support directly on the Scope website.
Becoming a Scope partner
Scope is interested in partnering with organisations to create social change for disabled people. You can find out more about working with Scope on their website.