Energy Advice in Oldham

Energy Advice Service

We offer free advice around energy bills and usage in Oldham.

Time for TEA

Time for TEA is a free energy advice project that is open to anyone that lives in Oldham. It’s for people who are stressed about their energy bills. Or anyone that has mental health issues, a learning disability or is neurodivergent and needs some advice about energy use and bills.

Our team is fully trained to explore things like:

• Getting the best energy deal for you.
• Making use of incentives that can improve your home’s energy efficiency.
• Using less energy by making changes.
• Managing energy bills can be confusing and stressful, especially if you’ve had bad experiences with services in the past. That’s why we offer support that’s personal, practical, and easy to understand.

What kind of help can I get?

• One-to-one advice in your home or community space.
• Group sessions with others in similar situations.
• Simple, understandable guides to help you understand your energy use.
• Help with connecting to other services (like fuel vouchers or social care).
• Support to make changes that can lower your bills and keep you warm.

Who is it for?
You can use this service if:

• You live in Oldham.
• You are neurodivergent, have a learning disability or have mental health issues. This includes if your energy bills are causing you to be anxious or stressed.
• You’re finding it hard to afford your energy bills.
• You want help from someone who understands your situation.
• You can connect yourself or ask someone else to connect you — whatever works best for you.

Why is this different?
We don’t expect you to fit into a one-size-fits-all service. We’ll meet you where you are and work with you to find solutions that make sense for your life. We’re also learning as we go, and we’ll use what we learn to help others.

 

 

How do I get in touch?

For information or support you can drop us a line at energy.advice@keyring.org or call 0743 616 1324.