Other forms of Cost of Living support
Energy and debt
Please look at the links below to understand what support you can access, tips to maximise your income, what discounts and offers are available and how to access debt (including with your energy supplier) support.
- help for households - GOV.UK
- cost of living payments provided by the government - GOV.UK
- grants and benefits to help pay your energy bills - Citizens Advice
- support with energy bills - Citizens Advice
- benefits calculator - Citizens Advice
if you require any support with debt you can also use the Citizens Advice web-chat service, or call the National Debt Advice helpline on 0800 240 4420 Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm.
If you have not received your disability cost of living payment, you should report a missing cost of living payment on the GOV.UK website
Over 50 with a Workplace or Personal Pension
Some people may be considering accessing their pension savings to help with issues like energy bills, debt, or to cover everyday essentials. Pension Wise which is delivered by Citizens Advice specialists, offers free, impartial guidance to people over 50 with a workplace or personal pension and can help them understand their options. You can get pension advise on the Money Help website or by calling 0800 138 3944.
Deductions on your Universal Credit payments
Contact your Job Centre or put a note on your journal asking for a review
Renting your property from a housing association
Contact your housing association as they may have funds you can access.