Priority Services Register for power outages

[LadyTrundle]

My sister had an email from her electricity network provider (different to her electricity provider) asking if she needed to be on their priority services register. She told me about it, so I looked up my electricity and gas network providers (ie the people who put the pipes in the ground to bring the power to you) here:

energynetworks.org/customer...

Then I phoned each of them immediately and within minutes I'm registered as needing priority attention in the case of power cuts, outages, breakdowns etc. I didn't need to send any proof - or even tell them what my condition is - but it's wise to say 'yes' they can pass on your details to emergency services, British Red Cross etc locally, as it would be those local people who come to help you.

Of course, this doesn't help us pay for your heating ... being deemed eligible for winter fuel payments is still a battle to be had!

Please post the on any other networks for conditions that might be relevant. Thanks

[Krazykat26]

I've had a letter today from National Grid telling me that I'm on the priority register n will get texts sent to me about impending power cuts n linking me into British Red Cross..they'll also keep me updated as to how long any power cut is going as in how long it's gonna last.They included a form with basic details to return in a freepost envelope and of course there's a link to the web. 😹I'm a dinosaur so I've filled the form in!! 😁

[LadyTrundle in reply to Krazykat26]

😂

[Midori]

Your water board may also be an asset.

[LadyTrundle]

Hadn't thought of that ... thanks! I was so focussed on keeping my heated gloves and show inserts topped up!

[Agedbiker]

Thank you. I was already registered with my water board but not the gas or electric! All completed online in a matter of minutes. Thank you for sharing this.

[bluedolphin2]

I did that tooEven got a text message to say that there was a power cut coming which is good, so I can boil a kettle for hot water, I don't have a gas hob

It was easy to apply on line.