HELP WITH COST OF LIVING CRISIS
With the difficult times we all face in this current cost of living crisis, we understand the effects this is having on many peoples lives. We have selected some websites which may be useful to offer support and guidence for you and your family.
There are many National organisations who may be able to give advice or signpost you to the right service for you:
Cost of Living Payments 2023 to 2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Cost of living tips: Your personal guide to coping with rising prices - BBC News
Support within Hertfordshire:
Citizens Advice Watford (cawatford.org.uk)
Cost of living support – www.watford.gov.uk
HertsHelp - We're here for you
Home | Sebby (sebbyscorner.co.uk)
Housing Associations:
If you are in a housing association home, they may offer a range of advice and support for their tenants:
Watford Community Housing homepage | Watford Community Housing (wcht.org.uk)
Hightown Housing Association | Hightown Housing Association (hightownha.org.uk)
Anchor - Later Life is for Living
Money Advice:
Money Advice Trust | Money Advice Trust
Money information guides | Age UK
Home - Hertsavers Credit Union
Check if you qualify | Advice Debt
Togetherall
Are money worries causing you to feel worried, stressed or anxious? It can help to share how we feel with other people who understand. Join www.togetherall.com today, an anonymous online community of people who can support each other.
Support with energy supply
For support and help with your energy supply it is suggested that you first contact supplier and see what help and support they can offer you.
Available in England and Wales, National Energy Action’s Warm and Safe Homes (WASH) Advice Service is a free support service providing energy bill help to householders in England and Wales on their bills and keeping warm and safe in their home. We can also help with benefits advice and income maximisation. It also offers advice workshops direct to householders and training to frontline staff.
0800 304 7159 Monday – Friday 9.30am-4pm, or fill in the online self-referral or use webchat Warm and Safe Homes Advice - National Energy Action (NEA)
If you feel further support is needed there are a few links below which may be useful:
Help with your energy bills: Getting a discount on your energy bill - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Disclaimer: the links provided on our website are from organisations known by us, however we are not responsible for any information or advice they may provide to you. We also would like to remind you of ensuring your safety when using online services.
