Pride of OAP and the cruel Energy Companies

[Arthurgray50@blu]

I find it rather sad that at this time of year, when the weather is getting cold and bitter and the snow will slowly fall on the ground, that Energy companies will increase prices.

And they forget that OAP's old this world will suffer yet again, and the government will only pay cold weather payments.

OAPs have a certain amount of pride that they would rather go without food, to supply them with heat, and some of them will go without heat to survive.

Each year, we have the same problem with OAPs not having sufficient funds available to survive. Isn't it about time, the Government of the day, tell these OAPs leave the heating on and don't worry about the cost.

Each day l visit OAPs and they tell me that they worry about paying there heating bills,l tell them to contact the companies to arrange for help or contact the local councils for help and advice, but most of them won't through there pride - not to ask for help, they can manage them self - when they know they cannot.

I think neighbours have a role here, if they know of a neighbour who needs help, then they should offer

I agree with you about looking out for elderly neighbours, but what about the Winter Fuel allowance (£200 if over 60, £300 if over 80)?

[denphone]

My mum and dad both get the Winter Fuel allowance and are very grateful for this help.

[Gary L]

There's some OAP's who 'can' afford the heating who are too tight to put the heating on.
but then there's some OAP's who 'can't' afford the heating.

Why the apostrophes?

[Arthurgray50@blu]

What l am saying is that OAPs should not have to go through this worry, l know that some are happy, with the help they get, But some won't accept it.

We as a country should look after these people in such a manner, that they needn't worry about bills.

In this day and age, when energy companies are making an absolute fortune, we are all suffering by the sky high bills, but OAPs will suffer more than most.

[Gary L]

Originally Posted by Hugh

Why the apostrophes?

I ran out of bold.

Originally Posted by Gary L

I ran out of bold.

Use Ariel or Persil instead, then.....

[v0id]

Originally Posted by Gary L

There's some OAP's who 'can' afford the heating who are too tight to put the heating on.
but then there's some OAP's who 'can't' afford the heating.

...and I bet both of these sorts of OAPs use the financial help they DO get on Christmas presents for the grand kids instead of heating their home.

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

What l am saying is that OAPs should not have to go through this worry, l know that some are happy, with the help they get, But some won't accept it.

more fool them ,the help is there ,they have most likely paid into the system for most of their working life ,they are entitled to the help that is there and should take it

Link?

[Kingofthedead4]

Not just OAP's. I bet there is a lot of people on Benefits who are also struggling with paying the heating bills as well.

Originally Posted by v0id

...and I bet both of these sorts of OAPs use the financial help they DO get on Christmas presents for the grand kids instead of heating their home.

I am for the winter fuel allowance for those in need,but it also seems to go to those not in need, my manager at work and his wife before he retired used to get it and he earnt a good wage,as well as trousering the winter fuel allowance.

[dilli-theclaw]

Originally Posted by Kingofthedead4

Not just OAP's. I bet there is a lot of people on Benefits who are also struggling with paying the heating bills as well.

Very true which is why I am grateful for my cold weather payments when I get them. Which go in a pot for when I actually get the bill.

Originally Posted by Kingofthedead4

Not just OAP's. I bet there is a lot of people on Benefits who are also struggling with paying the heating bills as well.

not just OAP's and people on benefits ,i bet there are people who are working and struggling to pay heating bills