Help with living costs
You may be struggling with living costs for a range of reasons. Find out what support is available and get advice.

Help for households available from central Government (opens new window)
Find out how we've been spending the Government's Household Support Fund to help people struggling with everyday costs.
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Client Hardship Service (CHS)
Help to overcome financial problems and achieve independence through money management and wrap-around support

Food support
Help with getting food including free school meals and local food banks

Help and advice with utility bills
Where to get advice if you are struggling to pay utility bills including energy, water, council tax and phone bills

Cost of living vouchers
If your child gets free school meals you will also receive a monthly cost of living voucher
More support

Local support
Your local district, borough or city council could help you

Information, advice and advocacy
Contact Your Norfolk Advice Network for information, help and support on a range of topics

Support for mental health
Organisations that can help if you are suffering from stress, anxiety, depression or other mental wellbeing problems

Starting from scratch
Help and advice on setting up a new home and finding furniture and household items on a budget