Cost of Living: Support Available

We are very aware of the struggles people are facing this winter with the cost of living increases.

Below are links to various sources of support.

https://www.gov.uk/cost-of-living

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment

https://helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk/

Stay Well this Winter 2022 / 2023 - Be Well in Cambridgeshire (bewellcambridgeshire.co.uk)

We are again working with the local authorities to deliver the Household Support Fund 3. More information HERE

Warm hubs/ space and winter support

A number of Warm Hubs are available across the county. These are places where you can drop in, get warm and meet others. Many also have free energy advice available.

Here are links to locations of local warm hubs (N.B. There may be others):

Search by area on ACRE website: https://www.cambsacre.org.uk/what-we-do-cambridgeshire-acre/warm-hubs/

Peterborough

https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/council/campaigns/support-with-the-cost-of-living/winter-support-hubs

Fenland

https://fenland.gov.uk/costoflivingsupport

South Cambs

https://www.scambs.gov.uk/community-safety-and-health/warm-hubs/

Cambridge

https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/warm-and-welcoming-spaces

Huntingdonshire

https://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/people-communities/warm-spaces/warm-spaces-locations/

East Cambs

https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/content/warm-hubs

Food Banks/Aid

Food banks are community organisations that can help if you can't afford the food you need. You'll usually need to get a referral to a food bank before you can use it.

Here are links to the locations of local Food Banks (N.B. There may be others)

Search by area on Trussell Trust website: https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/

Cambridge

https://cambridgecity.foodbank.org.uk/locations/

Peterborough

https://peterborough.foodbank.org.uk/locations/

Wisbech/Fenland

https://wisbech.foodbank.org.uk/locations/

Ely/East Cambs

https://ely.foodbank.org.uk/locations/

St Neots/Hunts

https://stneots.foodbank.org.uk/locations/

South Cambs

https://www.scambs.gov.uk/community-safety-and-health/foodbanks-and-food-hubs/