Please click here to access the “Coping with the Rising Cost of Living” flyer from East Suffolk Council and Citizens Advice.
Coping with the Rising Cost of Living
If you are struggling or worried about how you are going to manage due to the rising cost of living, these organisations may be able to help.
Getting immediate help with your bills
Struggling to pay your bills? Or pay for your food shopping?
Contact Citizens Advice Leiston. Tel: 01728832193 between 10am-2pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply
Are you getting all the income you are entitled to?
You can use www.entitledto.co.uk
Could you cut some of your spending?
Anglian Water, Essex and Suffolk Water or TV Licensing may be able to help. Deals may also be available for mobile or broadband, including a social tariff. www.ofcom.org.uk
Other sources of help
Energy Saving Trust
Find out how to make your home more energy efficient and reduce your energy bills, and how to understand your energy bill: www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
National Energy Action
NEA is a national fuel poverty and energy efficiency charity that offers a free support service known as WASH (Warm and Safe Homes) providing energy advice.
Tel: 0800 304 7159. www.nea.org.uk
Warm Home discount
£140 off your electricity bill or a voucher for a prepayment meter (the Government has announced that this will rise to £150 in April 2022). Contact your supplier for eligibility. Claim as soon as possible if your supplier’s scheme is still open. www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme
Support from Suffolk County Council for Financial Hardship
www.suffolk.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/suffolk-advice-and-support-service
Income | Regular Outgoings | Other Outgoings |
£ | Rent/mortgage £ | Alcohol/cigarettes £ |
£ | Gas £ | Fast food/takeaways £ |
£ | Water £ | Clothing £ |
£ | Council Tax £ | Haircuts £ |
£ | TV Licence £ | School Uniforms etc £ |
£ | Electricity £ | TV package/subscriptions £ |
£ | Sewage £ | Arrears/debts £ |
£ | Food £ | Childcare costs £ |
£ | Phone/Broadband £ | Birthdays/Christmas £ |
£ | Car(s) Insurance: £ Tax: £ MOT: £ Repairs: £ | Savings £ |
£ | Petrol/diesel £ | £ |
£ | Household products £ | £ |
£ | Mobile/Contracts £ | £ |
Total income: £ | Total outgoings and other outgoings: £
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If your total outgoings are greater than your total income, you will need to re-budget.
For support, contact Citizens Advice Leiston on 01728 832193 between 10am-2pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
