A really useful energy guide and calculator from the nice people at Go Compare
https://www.gocompare.com/gas-and-electricity/guide/energy-calculator/
Welsh Water Support And Advice
If you are having difficulties paying your water bills call Welsh Water or visit their website to learn about the different support you may be able to receive.
Welsh Water 0800 052 0145
Welsh Water Website Support page: Dwr Cymru Support With Bills
Debt Support
While the cost of living crisis continues, we understand that the crisis is leaving many families in financial difficulty. If you find yourself struggling to meet payment commitments and falling into debt, then please contact us so that we can discuss the best option for you. Our professionally qualified advisors can guide you through the process that will work best for your particular situation and help you get back on track.
Start by calling us here at Pembrokeshire Community Hub 01437 723660.
List of Support with Cost of Living Crisis - All Wales Forum
All Wales Forum
General advice and guidance on the cost of living crisis covering a number of areas.
Help with the Cost of Living - Reading Mencap
Click the link for a downloadable pdf resource as well as lots of excellent advice with further links to assistance.
Free electric blankets for our most vulnerable | Octopus Energy
Information on free electric blankets.
Get help with the cost of living | GOV.WALES
A link to government guidelines on dealing with the cost of living crisis.
Carers’ Wales Information page on money matters.
Benefits, Support & Grants - Pembrokeshire County Council
The Pembrokeshire County Council Information page on various benefits, support and grants.
Help for Households - Get government cost of living support
Information on the government's support for the cost of living crisis.
Automatic Savings Apps: How They Work and Top Picks from moneysavingexpert.com
The Money Saving Expert website page with their usual top quality advice on energy saving apps.
Get help to buy food and milk (Healthy Start)
NHS information on assistance in purchasing food and milk.
Get help with school costs | GOV.WALES
Government information on help with school costs
Discounts and offers - Help for Households
Lots of businesses are creating deals and offers and there is a huge list behind this link, well worth seeing if there are discounts of which you can take advantage.
Ateb Save Energy Save Money Project
Contact Cheryl and Ateb’s Save Energy, Save Money project to see how they can help you.
Email: home-energy@atebgroup.co.uk
Call or text 07929 021182
Turn 2 Us have a range of information to help support individuals and families. Their site includes a benefits calculator to make sure you are getting what you are entitled to. There are grants available and lots of helpful support information.
Winter Fuel Payment: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Government advice on the winter fuel payment scheme.
Independent fuel debt advice – British Gas Energy Trust
Fuel debt advice from the British Gas Energy Trust.
Period Poverty
Email Sarah Harvey: sarah.harvey@pavs.org.uk
Or call her on 07971 598121
Products can also be collected from Pennar Hall, Haverhub, POINT, DEzzas Cabin, ABC Boxing, Tanyard Project and St Davids Rugby Club.
Services Information (pembscab.org)
Citizen's Advice Pembrokeshire provides information on budgeting, debts, money management and lots more.
General advice and information on saving energy.
Offical guidance from the DWP.
Digital Data Bank
Free School Meals
Pembrokeshire County Council facilitates access to Free School Meals; many more people are entitled to this benefit than claim it so check elgibility and apply here
Cheap healthy meals: healthy eating on a budget (moneyhelper.org.uk)
Healthy eating on a budget: comprehensive advice from the Money Helper website.