Cost of living help
We’re here for anyone affected by the cost of living crisis. We can provide advice to help with income maximisation, debt, budgeting and saving on your energy bills.
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If you’re struggling to pay your bills
Check what benefits you can get ↗
Check if you can get your benefits paid early ↗
Check if you could get support from the council ↗
Check if you could receive a one-off payment ↗
Check if you can apply for a charitable grant ↗
Check if you could save on your energy bills
Use our free online budgeting tool ↗
If you’re struggling with essential costs
Get help paying for bills and rent ↗
Healthy start vouchers
If you’re pregnant or have a child aged under 4 you could be eligible to receive Healthy Start vouchers ↗.
Vouchers are delivered weekly and can be used to purchase fruit, vegetables and formula milk up to a value of £4.25.
If you’re finding things difficult
Your mental health is as important as your physical health. You should talk to your GP if your money problems are affecting your mental health.
You can also get help now on the Mind website ↗.
If you think it’s emergency you can also call the Samaritans helpline anytime on 116 123.