Cost of living support

The Financial Equality and Wellbeing team supports both residents and businesses with help applying for financial assistance, support with employment or help understanding what other help you could be eligible for.

How we can help

Find out about the help and advice our Financial Equality and Wellbeing team can provide.

Urgent financial assistance

Our Financial Equality and Wellbeing Team can help you access immediate financial help for housing costs. They can also provide foodbank vouchers.

Help accessing food

Find local food banks and information on how to get food bank vouchers.

Long-term financial and debt support

We know that some people may be worried about the long-term impact of the current cost of living crisis.

Support for businesses

Find out what help and advice is available for businesses in the current cost of living crisis.

Pension Credit support and guidance

If you are over State Pension age and on a low income, Pension Credit could give you extra money to help with your living costs.

Help paying your energy bills

Find information about grants to help pay energy bills.

Ways to reduce your living expenses

Find tips and advice on how to cut down on daily costs.