Get extra help with Priority Services
If you or someone you know needs a little extra support, our free Priority Services Register (PSR) is here to help.
Tell us about your situation, and we'll do our best to make sure you get the care and attention you need.
Carers, friends, or family can also register on someone's behalf if they feel extra support would help.
You can call us for free for extra support on 0800 009 3652.
Who the Priority Services Register is for
You may find our Priority Services especially helpful if:
You are living with a:
- Disability or long-term health condition
- Condition that affects your life, such as dementia
- Medical condition, including difficulty hearing, being deaf, blind, or partially sighted
- Mental health condition
- Mobility challenges
- Increased needs related to older age
- Child under five in your home
Or your situation requires:
- A constant supply of water for a medical condition
- Translation or extra help understanding our communications
- Support during a life-changing event like a bereavement
- A little more understanding from us, so we can tailor our services to you
How Priority Services can support you
Once you join, you’ll have access to a range of helpful services designed with your needs in mind:
Easier to read bills
We can send your bills in braille, large print, on coloured paper or read them to you over the phone.
A trusted contact
You can choose someone you trust to be our main point of contact in an emergency.
Extra security and peace of mind
Our doorstep password scheme helps you feel confident about who is visiting your home.
Dedicated phone line
You’ll have access to a dedicated phone number for quicker and more personalised assistance. The number can be found in your welcome letter.
Support during emergencies
If there’s a burst pipe or issue near your home, we’ll try to call you to check you're safe.
Bottled water deliveries
Your water supply may stop because of a problem on our network. If you can't go outside during this time and need water for medical reasons, we’ll deliver bottled water to you.
Contact us if you need extra support
We work closely with a range of organisations to make sure the services we offer are helpful, accessible, and right for you. If you think you might need a little more support, please get in touch so we can talk through your options.
Ofcom also provides helpful advice on communication services for customers who need extra support.
Dialysis at home
If you receive dialysis at home:
- We'll give you more notice before any planned work that affects your water supply
- You'll receive extra support and advice during emergencies
- If the water hasn't been restored and you need dialysis, please contact your Home HD team or your usual hospital
- At night or on weekends, please follow our out-of-hours protocol
Preparing for interruptions
We've created guidance to help you prepare before, during, and after interruptions to your water supply. Our team will be there to support you along the way.
Updating or leaving Priority Services
Our Priority Services are free and you can update your details or leave Priority Services at any time. We’re here to make things a little easier wherever we can.
Processing your data
We follow strict guidelines as outlined in our Priority Services Data Protection document to safeguard your personal information.
Support from other utilities
Once you've registered for our Priority Services, we'll let your energy provider know, so you can get their support too.
Learn more about UK Power Networks, Scottish and Southern, SGN and National Grid priority services.
You can find out about services available from telecom providers on Ofcom's website.
Organisations we recommend for support
Dementia UK
Specialist support to people living with dementia and family carers.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Physical, financial and emotional support to everyone living with cancer.
Mind
Mental health support and respect.
Kidney Care UK
Practical, emotional and financial help for anyone living with kidney disease.