The cost of living crisis is affecting everyone, and creating additional worries for carers and the people they are looking after. However, there is support available whatever your circumstances.
The government is offering help for households. See what cost of living support you could be eligible for such as help with energy bills, child care costs, housing, transport, finding work and discounts. Check the government website here
Get the latest guidance from Citizens Advice including getting help with essential costs and budgeting. Find out more on their website
Help with Energy Bills
If you can’t afford your bills
Information and advice from Ofgem about getting help if you can’t afford your energy bills. Find out more on their website.
Home Energy Checklist
Download this useful home energy checklist featuring information on energy efficiency, affordable warmth and living costs. Click here to download Click here to download.
Priority Services Register
Are you or the person you care for on the priority service register with your energy supplier? The Priority Services Register is a free support service to help people in vulnerable situations. Energy suppliers and network operators offer it. Each keeps their own register. You need to contact your energy supplier or network operator to get on it.
Grants & benefits to help you pay your energy bills
Finances
Benefits Calculator
Find out if you or the person you care for is missing out with the benefits calculator at Turn 2 Us . It’s completely confidential. Complete if fully and accurately for a good indication of the benefits you could apply for.
Budget Planner
Not sure where to start with budgeting? Then use the free Money Matters Budget Planner
It puts you in control of your household spending and analyses your results to help you take control of your money. It’s already helped hundreds of thousands of people.
Before you get started, grab as much information (bank statements, bills…) as you can. The more up to date your details are, the more accurate your results will be.
Money Saving Expert
Let the experts do the research and get the latest information and guidance from the Money Saving Experts
Discounts, Concessions & Grants
If you, or the person you care for, need extra help to pay for something there are many grants, funds, and charities that may be able to help. The Carers Trust has more information.
Check out for Finances page for discounts and concessions for carers.
Debt Advice
Not sure where to start? It can be scary to admit you need help, but that’s an important step towards dealing with your money worries. StepChange are there to help start the conversation about debt
Local Support
North Lincolnshire Council offers advice on managing your debts, help to pay your council tax, apply for housing benefit, help with childcare funding, finding a job and looking after your mental health.
North East Lincolnshire Council gives information to help you with money.
The Carers’ Support Service works with local Foodbanks. Talk to us.
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