Get on the Priority Services Register this winter
If someone in your home is of pensionable age, disabled, has a long-term condition, relies on medical equipment, has a child under five, or has a hearing or sight impairment, they can probably join the Priority Services Register.
It's free. Energy suppliers and the local electricity network operators each keep a register, and people on it can get warnings of planned power cuts, updates during unplanned ones, and extra support.
How to join
- Contact your energy supplier: most have a form on their website.
- Contact your network operator too. Call 105 if you don't know who that is.
- Tick the box to share your details with your water company, if the form offers it.
Our full guide explains who qualifies and how to sign up.
Source: UK Power Networks.