Cost of Living Support

We understand the the anxiety and strain that the Cost of Living Crisis is having on many families. Which is why we have created this page, to hopefully make it easier for you to find out information and what support there is for you and your family.

Food vouchers and Food Banks

You can get vouchers from Citizens Advice, JobCentre Plus, GP surgeries, health visitors and social workers which can be used at your local food bank. If the food bank is run by the Trussell Trust you can check the address on the Trussell Trust website.

Food Resilience Partnership

Aims to increase the amount of sustainable food in the borough and find long term solutions to food poverty. Find out more about the Food Resilience Programme

Helping homes in fuel crisis

Fuel Bank Foundation is the only UK charity to focus on the challenges of people living in fuel crisis. www.fuelbankfoundation.org

Warmer Wales

Warm Wales is a charity in Wales that works to tackle fuel poverty by offering free advice and support to ensure people across Wales and South-West England have warm and safe homes.

https://www.warmwales.org.uk/

Welsh Water HelpU

If you have a low income, you may be entitled to a reduction on your water rates. You can apply online at https://contact.dwrcymru.com. Bron Afon tenants will need to use the following reference number: 3489812601. You can call Welsh Water on 0800 052 0145.

Discretionary Housing Payments

For people on Universal Credit but still struggling to pay rent. For more information visit the Discretionary Housing Payments.

Council tax reduction

If you are on benefits or have a low-income you may be eligible for a reduction. For more information visit the Reductions and Discounts

Free School meals

If you are on benefits your child may be eligible for free school meals. Find out more about Free School Meals

Education Maintenance Support

Weekly £30 support for fulltime students aged 16, 17 or 18 before 31 August. For more information visit gov.wales/education-maintenance-allowance

School Essentials Grant

A Welsh Government grant for low-income families to help with costs including uniform, footwear and extra-curricular activities. For more info visit the School Essentials Grant

Help with Childcare Costs

For more information on help with childcare costs, please see our help with childcare care costs

Help for Households (gov.uk)

The UK Government have created the Help for Households website which puts available financial support and advice all in one place. Visit helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk

Claim Whats

Yours From time to time we all need some help and support. With the rising costs of living, many people in Wales need that help now. The Welsh Government is doing everything it can to put money back into people’s pockets. There is support available to you that could help you with some of your living costs. Claim whats yours

How to find lost Child Trust Funds for free

If you’re over 18 and looking to access the money in your Child Trust Fund (CTF), there’s no need to pay to trace it if you don’t know the details. Use the free tools in this blog to find your CTF moneyhelper.org.uk

Carer Support Fund

Unpaid Carers can now apply for grants for essential items. For out more about the Carer Support Fund South East Wales here, or you can contact [email protected]

Below you will see Service cards or contact cards for support agencies that you can contact for support.

Citizens Advice

Give the pubic the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

Citizens Advice

MoneyHelper

MoneyHelper is here to make your money and pension choices clearer. Here to cut through the complexity, explain what you need to do and how you can do it. Here to put you in control with free, impartial guidance that’s backed by government, and to recommend further, trusted support if you need it.

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