Citizens Advice Bureau

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/get-help-with-the-cost-of-living/ or call on – 0808 223 1133 for free advice.

Energy Saving Trust

https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/ or call on – 0800 444 202

Help for households: https://helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk/

Energy saving advice: https://helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk/help-with-your-bills/energy-saving-advice/

Offers advice on how to save money on your energy bills and energy efficiency.

Help to manage your energy account: British Gas Energy Trust - Independent advice and support - British Gas

Support with energy arrears or debt
Find out whether your energy provider can offer you some help:

• The British Gas Energy Trust
• EDF Energy Customer Support Fund
• E.ON Energy Fund
• npower Energy Fund
• Scottish Power Hardship Fund
• OVO Energy Fund
• Simple Energy Advice offers impartial and independent advice to help you reduce energy bills and make your home warmer and greener, as well as information for home improvements.
• Age UK offers advice, tips and options for a home energy and benefits check to ensure you have everything that you are entitled to. 

 

Help to Heat (Energy Grants)

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/find-energy-grants-for-you-home-help-to-heat 

Benefits and Pensions Contact Numbers

Child Benefit – 0300 200 3100

Universal Credits – 0800 328 5644 - this includes hardship payments, budgeting advice, how to apply, disability and carers advice, council tax reduction etc.

State Pension Claims – 0800 731 7898 

https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit

This includes advice, forecasts, changes to any personal information, notify them of a death etc.

Energy Company Obligation

https://www.gov.uk/energy-company-obligation

Self Employed Income Support Scheme – 0800 024 1222

Apply for Job Seekers Allowance – 0800 055 6688

Diane Wakeling – Community Warden diane.wakeling@kent.gov.uk

Let’s all look after our community in the coming months. Check in on the elderly and the vulnerable.

Anyone needing advice or help please contact the Parish council office on – 01622 871602 Monday – Friday 9am – 2.30pm and we will do all we can to support you.

Other Useful Contact Numbers

AGE UK – 0800 678 1602

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/benefits-entitlements/cold-weather-payment/

This service offers advice for:

• Cold Weather payments and if you are eligible
• Personal Independence Payments
• Income support advice
• Blue Badge
• Carers allowance
• Free bus pass/prescriptions

Age UK also offers advice if you are worried about a relative, friend or neighbour who is vulnerable, alone and in need or you need help yourself. 

KCC: Home essentials in a crisis - Kent County Council

The Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space (MHCBS) service can provide protection to those suffering a mental health crisis who are struggling with debt. 

Turn 2 Us - 0800 678 1603

https://www.turn2us.org.uk/

Broadband social tariffs and advice for free internet access at libraries.

https://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/libraries/free-computers-and-wifi

Money Saving Expert 

Advice and information from Martin Lewis

 

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/compare-broadband-deals/broadband-social-tariffs/

Kent Housing Group

https://www.kenthousinggroup.org.uk/assets/uploads/2018/07/Kent-Support-and-Assistance-Service-Guide-V4.pdf

This is a welfare service provided by KCC. They may help you with food, clothing, furniture.

 

Kent Food Bank Helpline – 03000 419292

https://www.familyfoodbank.org/how-we-can-help.html