Customers at major energy supplier wake up to free electric blankets on doorstep

People are just realising they can bag a free electric blanket from a huge energy supplier - and it takes minutes to apply. Ovo Energy is offering money-saving gadgets to households through a £50million customer support package.

Customers struggling to pay bills can get access to free energy-saving items like heated throws and mattress toppers. Writing in the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group, one customer has praised the move and said: "My throw turned up this evening from OVO.

"This was all I received and I'm grateful for it." Another added: "I’ve just applied and got on arriving in two weeks." A third said: "Thank you for posting. I'm with OVO and didn't know anything about this. I've now applied and it said it will be with me in two weeks."

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While a fourth commented: "Thank you for posting this. I’ve just seen your post and applied for the heated throw." If you think you’ll struggle to pay your bills and you’re an OVO or Boost customer, then you might be eligible. It doesn’t take long to apply for support and you’ll get your answer right away.

When you apply for support, things like household income, any disposable income, and medical needs will be taken into account – to help prioritise those who need help most. OVO said: "We won’t be able to offer everything to everyone – but we’re hoping to help as many people as possible. Our specialist teams will be available to speak to any of our customers who are worried about energy costs."

You'll need to tell us your monthly disposable income. This is the money you have left after paying tax, rent or mortgage payments, and essentials like utility bills. You can use thes online budgeting tool to help you work it out.

If you're not an OVO or Boost customer, check with your energy supplier to see what support they offer. Ask Bill also gives free, independent energy advice.