Free energy advice will be given out in Bridport town centre.

Advisers from Citizens Advice are holding events across Dorset as part of Fuel Poverty Awareness Day.

The day aims to highlight the plight of many households across the UK who are struggling with energy costs and helps raise awareness of available support.

On Wednesday, November 27, advisers will park up at Bucky Doo Square between 10am and 1pm with the new Dorset Energy Advice Bus and colleagues from Bridport & District Citizens Advice.

They will help people who may be struggling with energy costs; offer energy saving advice; and assistance with where to access further support and advice. There will also be free giveaways to help keep households warm.

Ros Dignan, project supervisor at Dorset Energy Unit, said: “Many people are worrying about managing their finances this winter and how they will afford their energy bills. There is help available. If you have a simple question about your supplier or you need more detailed advice, come and have a chat, we really can help. We also have free giveaways, which we hope will help people keep warm this winter.”

Ridgewater Energy will also be on hand to give advice. They prioritise assistance through home visits and funding to people on low incomes and in poor health to help them afford to adequately heat their homes and make them a more cost-effective place to live.

In addition to Fuel Poverty Awareness Day events, the Citizens Advice Dorset energy bus stops weekly in Blandford, Shaftesbury, Portland and Weymouth, where advisers are on hand to give free energy advice.

Free winter warmer giveaways will be available at these locations between November 20-29.

The Dorset Energy Bus timetable can be viewed online at edpcitizensadvice.org.uk/energy

The Citizens Advice Dorset Energy Unit can be contacted on 01929 775500 where you will be asked to leave a message and an adviser will return your call.

Alternatively, email: energy@edpcitizensadvice.org.uk.