Please see below for some helpful information from the Citizens Advice Bureau in relation to accessing advice and support during this challenging cost of living crisis.
Even if this information is not necessarily relevant for you, perhaps you know someone or a family who would find this beneficial.
The following link is for registering a warm space; please see the attached PDF for information on how to set up a warm space:
The following link explains the changes to the warm home discount scheme:
https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme
This is a link to the Citizen’s Advice public page which has an abundance of information:
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
This link covers debt support:
This link is to self-refer or to be referred to the warm and well team for support:
https://www.warmandwell.org.uk/Referral-Form
Please follow this link below, to access information regarding Turn2us (Turn2us is a national charity providing practical help to people who are struggling financially) grants:
https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/
If you are struggling to afford household goods and basic necessities you can self-refer to the North Yorkshire Local Assistance Fund on 01904 550030 who may be able to issue supermarket e-vouchers and pre-payment meter top up vouchers.
You can also contact Help through Hardship on 0808 208 2138. They can help address your crisis and provide support to maximise your income, help you navigate the benefits system, and identify any additional grants you could be entitled to. If needed, they’ll issue you with a voucher so you can get an emergency food parcel from your local food bank.
If you wish to speak to one of the energy advisors please call 01609 767 555 however, this is not a freephone number.
If you still need to speak to an adviser, please contact the freephone Adviceline 0808 278 7900 and an adviser will take full details from you. They will provide advice on the call and explore all your options as well as giving details of any further support that can be provided.
Warm and Well in North Yorkshire
Citizens Advice North Yorkshire
Hambleton Office: 277 High Street, Northallerton, DL7 8DW. Tel: 01609 767555
