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Cost of Living Crisis Help
Up to date guidance on available schemes introduced by the government, as well as other help available.
Guidance on the eligibility for the cost of living payments and how payments are made.
This scheme is available if you are in receipt of certain benefits and if the temperature falls below zero over 7 consecutive days.
This is an energy rebate on electricity, and this has the up to date guidance on how to check eligibility and how to receive 2022/23 rebate.
To check eligibility for the Winter Fuel payment, as well as guidance on the Pensioner Cost of Living Payment.
Eligible Welsh households can claim a one-off £200 cash payment from their local authority.
Access to an online directory of ‘warm banks’. Spaces to find warmth, community & help.
Energy Efficiency
The Energy Saving Trust has provided information on ways to save money on your energy bills. Including energy saving hacks.
Advice on if there is any further help offered by the government or energy companies to help with the rise of energy costs.
This is funded by the Scottish government to provide funding and support to households in Scotland. This is through energy saving measures or grants that you might be entitled to.
Information and guidance for households in Wales to get energy efficiency advice. This could include a package of free home energy improvements.
If you own a property in England or Wales you can get recommendations for home improvements that could make your property cheaper to heat and keep warm.
This scheme is available if you are in receipt of certain benefits and if the temperature falls below zero over 7 consecutive days.
Hardship Support / Short Term Grants
Can search for information on accessing a local food bank supplied by the Trussell Trust.
Information on the household support fund that is administered by your local council to provide emergency help with essentials such as food and fuel. Each council will have different guidance and criteria.
Guidance on the different grants and schemes available for households in Scotland that are struggling.
Provided for households in Wales that need to apply for various grants in an emergency and are struggling.
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