The cost of living is increasing. From rising rent and energy bills to the price of food and fuel going up, it is likely we are all seeing an impact on our household budgets. We know how hard this is hitting the pocket, so we have put together some tips to make sure your money goes a little further.
If you are struggling to pay for essential items such as food, gas or electricity, please get in touch with us. Our Housing Support and Financial Inclusion teams are here to help you. Call us on 0300 330 7003 or complete our online form and someone will get in touch with you – find out more about our housing support service.
Claiming benefits
Many people think that you can only claim benefits if you are not working. That is not true, and millions are missing out on thousands of pounds that they are entitled to receive.
Our claiming benefits page has information on how you can find out what you might be entitled to claim.
Help to pay your bills
Find out more about help to pay your bills, including:
- Government support available, including Cost of Living payments
- paying your energy bills, including charitable trusts, and the Priority Services Register
- cutting your water bills, including water meters, the reduced tariffs available, and Anglian Water’s Extra Care Support team
- reducing your Council Tax bill, including reductions and hardship payments
- cheaper broadband and phone tariffs
- cutting car and transport costs
Managing your money
If you’re facing higher bills, your money isn’t going as far as it was before, and you’re worrying how to make ends meet, you’re not alone.
The managing your money page has tips to help you feel in control of your finances again.
Preventing damp and mould
Damp, mould and condensation are caused by normal household activities and the moisture they produce.
Find out more about preventing damp and mould.
More advice
Find out more about:
In addition to the help we can provide, there are a range of other organisations who may be able to help you.
- Citizens Advice Northampton – 03444 889 629 or 03444 111 444
- Community Law Service – provides welfare benefits, debt, housing, energy and immigration advice. Call on 01604 621038 Monday to Thursday between 10am and 2pm, or Friday between 10am and 1pm, or email on enquiries@communitylawservice.org.uk
- National DebtLine – provides free and independent debt advice over the phone or online. They also have useful information and fact sheets to help you. Call on 0808 808 4000 or go to their website to chat to an adviser.
- Food Aid Alliance West Northants (FAAWN) – a group of around 40 food aid providers, including foodbanks, social supermarkets and community lunch clubs, who can help people in Northamptonshire.
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