Octopus and OVO offer free electric blankets this winter - check your eligibility View Image

Two leading energy suppliers, Octopus Energy and OVO Energy, are handing out free electric blankets to help vulnerable customers struggling with heating costs this winter. The initiatives are aimed at those who find it difficult to afford heating, especially those with medical conditions or mobility issues.

These schemes could help households cut their energy bills significantly, potentially saving up to £300 a year. Electric blankets provide a cheaper alternative to heating the whole house, costing around 2-4p per hour compared to about £4 a day for full home heating.

Both firms require customers to go through an application process to check if they're eligible. Priority is given to elderly r

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