The cost of living crisis plus the further fuel increase today is shocking and extremely worrying. This impacts everyone in The amputee community hugely. YOU ARE NOT ALONE get in touch with us 01223734000 to talk it through or contact any of the support lines below. Please also see below some links on some tips to help during these tough times. #WeAreInThisTogether
One of our amazing Steel Bones Champions, Lauren who works with Clarion Housing, has given us some excellent advice and tips on how Steel Bones families can access support if worried about the cost of living ..
Money from local councils (England, Scotland, Wales) Help may be available through your local council, such as local welfare assistance schemes, depending on your circumstances and where you live in the UK. Keep an eye on your council’s website to check for updates
There is help out there and it is so important that those who need help reach out and feel they can!
The Local authorities work slightly different so it may be worth going through to them direct for more specific info on vouchers for their customers.
- Check you are receivign all the ebenfits you are entitled to using this beenfits calculator https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/
- https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/hub/quick-tips-to-save-energy/- fab website on good practical advice on how to save energy
- I imagine quite a few of your families are housed by Sanctuary- if so here is the link to the specific part in their website where you can get guidance and support on costs of electricity and where this could be saved within the home – https://www.sanctuary.co.uk/your-home/energy-efficiency
- https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/get-help-with-the-cost-of-living/- Citizens Advice is also providing a LOT of good support, including supporting people to spread out their payments and how to contact Local Authorities
- South Holland District council have details on the Tax rebate so a good place to understand when payments are due ect https://www.sholland.gov.uk/CouncilTaxRebate
- Most Local authorities are also running a ‘warm places’ this is a place people can come to get warm and have a cup of tea ( would be so helpful for those who go into town and then need a rest before making the journeys home ect) https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/cambs-councils-plan-warm-spaces-24912491 – this is the link for Cambs but each Local Authority website should provide more info.
BIG THANK YOU TO LAUREN FOR THESE AND EVERYTHING SHE IS DOING TO HELP US.
Here’s some others we have come across …
Helpful Tips for anyone struggling with the cost of living from Steel Bones https://buff.ly/3F7LnDk
Disability Grants https://buff.ly/3cpCsUy
Tips and Pointers for Oil Heating https://buff.ly/3R8QSak
GRANTS SEARCH FOR INDIVIDUALS: https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAoKeuBhCoARIsAB4Wxtfs2CUXVLwtzt8CN5GAh3JlANrmFFnh_F7dHcXuPi24uwKHq7CdhO4aAtghEALw_wcB
Government Fact sheet on what Money is available https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-support-for-the-cost-of-living-factsheet/government-support-for-the-cost-of-living-factsheet
Citizens Advice Bureau https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/get-help-with-the-cost-of-living/
Lightning Reach portal to see what grants are available for you https://www.lightningreach.org/application-portal
Martin Lewis’ 90 ways to save money https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/cost-of-living-survival-kit/
It can be a very anxious time, please take time to be kind to yourself and to each other. Some fantastic wellbeing tips and websites below.
Anxiety Busting: The next time your mind is stuck on anxiety and worry, try the following simple exercise! Look around you and notice 5 things you can see, 4 things you can feel, 3 things you can hear and 1 thing you can taste.
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