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 team 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.
All Wales Forum
List of Support with Cost of Living Crisis - All Wales Forum
General advice and guidance on the cost of living crisis covering a number of areas. While this All Wales Forum page is no longer being updated, it does offer a useful link to their excellent padlet which contatins advice on various cost of living issues as well as a whole host of other subjects.
Mencap
Energy Advice for Those With Learning Disabilities and Their Carers
Reading Mencap is working in partnership with SGN to provide people with learning disabilities and their carers with energy advice. Our staff have been specially trained to give you advice.
We can help you with information about:
- Energy saving and home safety advice
- Signing up to the Priority Services Register
- Carbon Monoxide Alarms
- Locking Cooking Valves
We can provide one-to-one support and energy safety workshops for people with a learning disability and their carers.
Octopus Energy
Free electric blankets for our most vulnerable | Octopus Energy
Information on free electric blankets.
Welsh Government
Get help with the cost of living | GOV.WALES
A link to government guidelines on dealing with the cost of living crisis.
Carers Wales
Carers’ Wales Information page on money matters.
Pembrokeshire County Council
Benefits, Support & Grants - Pembrokeshire County Council
The Pembrokeshire County Council Information page on various benefits, support and grants.
UK Government
Help for Households - Get government cost of living support
Information on the government's support for the cost of living crisis.
The Money Saving Expert
Automatic Savings Apps: How They Work and Top Picks from moneysavingexpert.com
The Money Saving Expert website page with their usual top quality advice, this time on energy saving apps.
Martin Lewis Important Advice On Pensions Credits
Pension credit is a benefit which is worth £1,900 on average (MSE says £3,300 average) and the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) minister Guy Opperman MP has indicated that 770,000 eligible pensioners have failed to make claims. Martin explains that Pension Credits are also a gateway to other benefits such as free TV Licences and a reduction in council tax. The other key fact is that it's not automatic and people must claim.
NHS Healthy Start Scheme
Get help to buy food and milk (Healthy Start)
NHS information on assistance in purchasing food and milk.
Welsh Government
Get help with school costs | GOV.WALES
Government information on help with school costs
UK Government Scheme
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
Ateb Save Energy Save Money Project
Contact Cheryl and Ateb’s Save Energy, Save Money project to see how they can help you.
Email: [email protected]
Call or text 07929 021182
Turn 2 Us
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.
The UK Government
Winter Fuel Payment: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Government advice on the winter fuel payment scheme.
British Gas Energy Trust
Independent fuel debt advice – British Gas Energy Trust
Fuel debt advice from the British Gas Energy Trust.
Period Poverty
We all know that there are lots of things in life to worry about, but having access to the period products you need shouldn't be one of them. Everyone goes through times when they need a helping hand. If you or someone in your home is finding it hard to source the period products you need, talk to a Community Connector who will be able to link you to available resources and support in your area.
Email Sarah Harvey: [email protected]
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.
Products can also be collected directly from the foyer of the Pembrokeshire Community Hub office at 36-38 High Street in Haverfordwest.
Citizens' Advice Pembrokeshire
Services Information (pembscab.org)
Citizen's Advice Pembrokeshire provides information on budgeting, debts, money management and lots more.
Energy Saving Trust
General advice and information on saving energy.
The DWP
Offical guidance from the DWP.
Digital Data Bank
You may be eligible for free data. Ring Pembrokeshire Community Hub on 01437 723660 to find out more. Or email: [email protected]
Pembrokeshire County Council 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
Money Helper: Eating on a Budget
Cheap healthy meals: healthy eating on a budget (moneyhelper.org.uk)
Healthy eating on a budget: comprehensive advice from the Money Helper website.
