Budget 2025 – People with Raynaud’s can’t wait another winter for action
Budget fails to deliver winter energy relief for people living with Raynaud's
Energy costs are up two per cent from Wednesday 1 October 2025, as Ofgem’s latest price cap comes into effect.
Alongside this increase and with the Autumn Budget on the horizon, SRUK is concerned people with Raynaud’s will struggle with the rising costs – which they incur as a result of requiring the use of heating to help manage their symptoms.
Background
SRUK’s Winter Energy campaign launched in 2022 to champion the rights of our Raynaud’s community, calling on energy suppliers to step up and provide support for those living with this condition, which is triggered by the cold.
SRUK policy asks
Over the last few years SRUK has asked the UK’s energy companies to recognise Raynaud’s as a legitimate health condition that leaves people vulnerable to the cold and therefore eligible for additional support to help keep their heating bills affordable.
SRUK has included a number of asks to both the Government and the ‘Big Six’ energy companies, including:
- Extending the Energy Price Guarantee for vulnerable groups to include those with Raynaud’s
- Including Raynaud’s as a criterion for the annual Warm Homes Discount
- Expanding the Cost-of-Living Payment criteria to include people living with Raynaud’s
We want to hear from you
To help us fully understand the challenges facing those with Raynaud’s in the colder months and the impact of rising energy costs, please take a minute to complete our anonymous survey below and help SRUK advocate for our community this winter.
People living with Raynaud’s face winter of pain due to high energy prices
We have today warned that people living with Raynaud’s could face increased pain, distress and financial pressure this winter as temperatures plummet and energy costs remain very high.
People living with Raynaud’s face winter of pain due to high energy prices
We have today warned that people living with Raynaud’s could face increased pain, distress and financial pressure this winter as temperatures plummet and energy costs remain very high.
Energy companies must step up support for people with Raynaud’s
As high bills continue to threaten the health of those living with the debilitating condition; SRUK is appealing to energy companies to provide financial assistance
Help with energy bills resources
Please find details on current schemes to help with energy bills below.
Gov.UK
Information on UK Government schemes designed to help with energy bills, including the Warm Home Discount, Household Support Fund, Cold Weather Payments (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) and Winter Heating Payment (Scotland) здесь.
Further resources
- Citizens’ Advice: Get help if you’re struggling to pay your bills.
- Energy Saving Trust: Help with your energy bills.
- Additionally, you can also contact your energy supplier to see if you are eligible for their Priority Services Register.