Cost of living support

Help with energy costs

Find out how to save money by cutting down on your energy and water bills.

Get help with energy costs

Help with food costs

Find out how to get help with costs of food.

Get help with food costs

Help for families

Find financial support to help with the cost of children.

Find help for families

Help with employment

Access resources to help with finding a job.

Get help with employment

Help with housing

Get help with housing or support if you are at risk of homelessness.

Get help with housing

Mental health support

Money worries can be stressful, find out about the mental health support available.

Get mental health support

Government advice

Help for Households

We know people are worried so the government is offering help for households. See what cost of living support you could be eligible for.

Help for Households on GOV.UK

Cost of Living Payment

Guidance on getting an extra payment to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.

Cost of Living Payment on GOV.UK

Other resources

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

Visit Citizens Advice

MoneyHelper

Get free and impartial help with money on MoneyHelper.

Visit MoneyHelper

Help with your TV Licence

The Simple Payment Plan was created for those in financial difficulty.

Qualifying customers can choose from either a fortnightly or monthly payment plan that spreads the cost of a TV Licence over 12 months. This means you make smaller payments more often, helping you to better manage your finances.