Cost of living support

The UK government has information to help people access a range of support available in response to cost of living pressures - eg payments, benefits and specifically designed schemes. See: Help for Households (on GOV.UK website)

Community Warm Spaces: keep warm for free this winter

What to do if you are struggling to pay bills or have missed a payment

Are you worried about your debts?

Getting benefits advice

Financial help if you're disabled or have a health condition

NHS prescriptions

Support for Carers

Financial help for people aged 55+

Getting food support & healthy meals on a budget

Travel cost help
(& £2 bus fares)

School cost help: meals, transport & uniforms

Your home, housing and Council Tax

Help with energy bills from the government

Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS)

Help with energy bills from utility companies (gas, electricity & water) and grants

Employment advice and support:
Help to Work

Warm Spaces Grants

Keeping healthy and well in challenging times

Social care and Safeguarding

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Page last updated: 06 March 2023

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