Cost of Living
Rising costs of food, energy bills, rent and mortgages, means that more and more people are struggling to cope. We’ve created three dedicated pages to provide support and advice for families during the cost of living crisis. Click on the links below for further information.
Quick links to find help and support
Looking for support with food or fuel costs?
Flexible Food FundApply here
Are you worried about money?
Step-by-stepMoney advice
Do you need help paying your rent?
DiscretionaryHousing Payments
Worried about rising energy costs?
Heat your home -managing rising costs
For advice and support with welfare benefits
Welfarerights service
Struggling with debt or money problems?
Debt andDebt Counselling
Support for people affected by cancer
MacMillan Welfare Rights ServiceIf you are homeless or about to become homeless
HomelessnessAdvice about money, family, daily life or your rights
Citizens Advice BureauCreate your own personal budget plan here
Tool
Free and confidential advice on debt problems
MoneyHelper
Check if you are entitled to benefits
Benefitscalculators
Looking for a low cost affordable loan?
Affordable credit adviceAre you experiencing severe financial hardship?
Scottish Welfare FundFind out about and apply for benefits
Benefits andgrants