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.

Emergency financial help

Support and financial help if you are in hardship and cannot pay your living costs

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

Help and advice on energy and other bills

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

Your local district, borough or city council could help you

Get free, independent help, advice and guidance on services and support

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

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

Find out how we've been spending the Government's Household Support Fund to help people struggling with everyday costs.

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