Martin Lewis, the Money Saving Expert, provides information about the recently announced cost of living support package. His website is regularly updated with this and other topical issues, and you can sign up for free weekly email round-ups
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2022/05/rishi-sunak-martin-lewis-living-costs/
Cost of Living Hub
Provided by the London Assembly, but relevant to those outside the capital as well, this portal helps people access information, support and advice about claiming benefits, dealing with debt, financial management and mental health support. To explore the hub, please visit https://www.london.gov.uk/cost-living-hub
One-stop information for people in Herts
Useful links and resources for people living in Herts
HertsHelp
Call 0300 123 4044 to speak to an adviser, email info@hertshelp.net or visit https://www.hertshelp.net/hertshelp.aspx
Surrey Community Helpline
For signposting to the relevant local help and support:
- Community Helpline on 0300 200 1008 which is open Monday to Friday from 9am until 5pm.
- SMS 0786 0053 465 for deaf and hearing-impaired residents only (Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm).
Grants to help pay off energy debts
People who are in debt to their energy supplier might be able to get a grant from a charitable trust to help pay it off.
More details on this link – plus links to several advice providers
https://fuelpovertyresource.org.uk/focus-on/fuel-debt-and-trust-funds/
National Energy Action
Their Warm and Safe Homes helpline, 0800 304 7159 is open daily, 10am-12pm, to support clients with energy advice around topics such as reducing energy consumption, Warm Home Discount and Priority Services Register, fuel debt, water rates and benefits advice.
Green Doctors London
A charity that offers free and impartial energy advice to help residents stay warm, save money and live greener https://london.greendoctors.org.uk