Council services
Leeds City Council have a section on their website, dedicated to housing. You can find it by clicking on the link below:
Leeds has a housing strategy. You can read it here: Housing strategy (leeds.gov.uk)
If you are homeless or at risk of losing your home, the Council have information at this link: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/housing/homeless-or-at-risk
Housing support services
Engage Leeds is a city-wide housing support service. They can offer support if you’re at risk of losing your home, help you to live independently and become integrated into your local community. Visit their website here for more info on what they do: https://engageleeds.org.uk/
GIPSIL runs a housing support service for young adults and vulnerable adults. Check out their website for more info: https://gipsil.org.uk/services/housing-support/
Better Leeds Communities have a housing advice services. Please go to this link for more information about what they can offer: https://betterleeds.org.uk/our-services/housing
Latch provide refurbished housing for homeless people and people in housing need who are ready to make a positive change to their life. More information about what they do is on their website: https://www.latch.org.uk/
People in Action have launched a new service called Count Me In – At Home. It works with adults who are autistic and/or have a learning disability in Leeds, offering help with making homes energy efficient, understanding bills, fire safety checks and feeling safe and comfortable at home: https://peopleinaction.org.uk/cmihome/
Energy use
GOV.UK: Getting the Energy Bills Support Scheme Discount
- Discount of £400 for every household on energy bills spread across six months, starting from October 2022
- Link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/getting-the-energy-bills-support-scheme-discount
GOV.UK: Warm Home Discount Scheme
- You could get £140 off your electricity bill for winter 2021 to 2022 under the Warm Home Discount Scheme. The money is not paid to you – it’s a one-off discount on your electricity bill, between October and March.
- Link: https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme
Fuel Vouchers
- If you can’t afford to top up your prepayment meter, you might be able to get a fuel voucher from Leeds City Council. Contact them using the details here: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/benefits/help-with-food-and-bills
Winter Fuel Payment
- If you were born on or before 25th September 1956, you could get a payment of between £250 and £600 to help pay your heating bills
- Link: https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment
Green Doctor
- Free practical energy advice to help you save money, and keep you warm and well at home
- Link: https://www.groundwork.org.uk/greendoctor/
Home Plus (Leeds)
- Independent advice on energy, including switching suppliers, insulation and servicing and repairs
- Link: https://www.groundwork.org.uk/projects/home-plus-leeds/
Scope: Disability Energy Support
- Scope offers free energy and water advice to disabled people, helping to manage energy and water needs
- Link: https://www.scope.org.uk/disability-energy-support/
