“Before I spoke to the Home Heat Helpline I didn’t know where to turn to or what to do. My bills were out of control and I was getting into serious debt with the energy company. I ignored it for a long time, and then when I tried to do something about it I had a really frustrating time trying to talk to someone properly.
“When I spoke to the Home Heat Helpline they talked a lot of sense. They listened to me instead of talking at me. It was nice to talk to someone who understood.
“I’ve got three young kids – Sophie, who’s at school, Tyler and Doante – and right now I’m bringing them up on my own. It’s a struggle to get by and I know a lot of young people like me find it hard to ask for help. As a single mum you feel like you’re being judged and I wanted to prove that I could survive.
“Calling the Home Heat Helpline took a lot of stress and worry away. They suggested a number of ways that I could save energy and money.
“It’s changed our lives. Now I know when I get up that the kids can have their baths, I can have the heating on in the evening and I don’t have to worry about it cutting out.
“I would definitely say to other people to ring the Home Heat Helpline — especially younger people. It’s not just for old people. The longer you leave it the harder it’s going to get. It’s only a phone call and it’s not going to cost you anything, so why not?”
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