WARM HOMES
Cost of Living Support – East Suffolk Money Roadshows A series of money roadshows are taking place across East Suffolk to help provide Free professional advice to people concerned about the rising cost of living, rising fuel costs, money saving, benefits and debt management as well as information on the financial support available.
Suffolk County Council have created a directory of support services to help Suffolk households through the ongoing cost of living pressures.
Mid Suffolk Council have a Five Point Action Plan to help with you manage rising costs.
The government is offering help for households, find out if you could be eligible for Household Support.
Priority Services registers – UK Power Network – The UK Power Networks Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free, UK-wide service designed to provide additional support to vulnerable customers, particularly during power cuts or other energy emergencies. It ensures those with specific needs, like those who rely on power for medical equipment, receive priority treatment and assistance. The PSR is open to a variety of customers who may need extra support during an energy emergency, including: Elderly and disabled people, Individuals with long-term health conditions, People who rely on power for medical equipment and anyone who may experience difficulty in communicating with energy companies. Find out more and register.
Anglian Water’s Water Care is a Priority Services Register (for a range of people, from those with sight/ hearing/ mobility difficulties, to parents with babies under 12months old) and Extra Care Support for those who are worried about staying on top of their bills. Find out More & Register
Community Oil Buying Scheme Community Action Suffolk have produced a leaflet to help the Suffolk and Cambridgeshire community oil buying scheme in partnership with AF Affinity can help you reduce the high cost of your heating oil by bringing Suffolk and Cambridgeshire communities together and buying together. For more information click on the image below.
Are you missing out on extra money? If you are not receiving Pension Credit, it is important to find out if you are eligible. To find out more about qualifying for Pension Credit visit the gov.uk website or view the Independent Age guide to Pension Credit.
If you are over State Pension age and have a long-term disability or health condition, you may be able to claim Attendance Allowance if you need help with personal care or supervision to keep you safe. To find out if you are eligible for Attendance Allowance visit the gov.uk website or view the Independent Age guide to Attendance Allowance.To make sure you are claiming all the benefits that you may be entitled to, try the Turn2Us Benefit Calculator it is free, anonymous and confidential.
Universal Credit Applications if you have been thinking of applying for Universal Credit but don’t know where to start, Citizens Advice can help you to navigate your way. They have plenty of advice to help you find out if you are eligible as well as how to make and application and what you need to do beforehand. Click on the image to find out more.
- Heat the humans not the home Energy saving guide from Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert, sharing advice, tips and research for the cheapest ways to keep warm and save money.
Dora Brown Homemaking is a charitable organisation which is transforming Suffolk homes with a total makeover free of charge for families in need. By creating a pleasant home environment that has a positive impact of mental health and wellbeing. Households are referred to Dora Brown through Suffolk County Council or Ormiston Families. Find out more about Dora Brown Homemaking on their Facebook Page.
