Cost-of-Living: where to get help

If you’re one of the many millions struggling as the price of almost everything goes up, there are organisations out there who can help.

Please click on our interactive map to see some of the local support available to you.

As your landlord we may be able to help you downsize to a smaller property that costs you less in rent and bedroom tax. We may also be able to help some residents apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment.

UK-wide, lots of charities and other organisations offer advice and assistance to help people make ends meets.

We’ve listed links to 12 of them below:

1. www.helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk - Covers income support, childcare costs, energy bills, transport, and includes a discounts section.
2. www.turn2us.org.uk - Use the simple Benefits Calculator and Grants Search tools to check what benefits you can claim and what grants you can apply for.
3. www.stepchange.org - Get your finances back on track with a personalised debt action plan.
4. www.moneyhelper.org.uk - Cash and pension help.
5. www.citizensadvice.org.uk - The help available can include a fuel hardship fund, and temporary credit on gas and electricity meters.
6. www.fuelbankfoundation.org - Provides emergency financial support through its network of partners for people on prepayment meters.
7. www.trusselltrust.org - Track down your local foodbank.
8. www.nationaldebtline.org - Free debt advice.
9. www.foodcycle.org.uk - Free meals and support across England.
10. www.costofliving.campaign.gov.scot - Your local council may be able to help if you need urgent help with things like food, heating and electricity. 
11. www.which.co.uk - The consumer group’s money-saving tips include the energy efficient way to cook and grow your own veg.
12.  www.energysavingtrust.org.uk - How to save money on power bills.

If you feel your mental health has been affected and you would like to talk to someone independent of Sanctuary, please remember you can contact organisations including Mind, the Samaritans and the NHS for support.

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