Financial help and support

  

Cost of living Worried about the cost of living? Help is out there. There is a dedicated Cost of Living section on Live Well B&NES, including: Cost of living support (benefits, energy, food, debt, childcare, & mental health) Support services and organisations Paying for care and support, planning for future care costs You can also get help from your supplier through the Priority Services Register. This is a free support service that makes sure extra help is available to people in vulnerable situations. Check the website to see if you’re eligible to register.

 

Energy at Home Our Energy at Home website provides information about the latest funding and support available to help B&NES residents save money on their energy bills and improve the energy efficiency of their home.

 

Social tariffs For people struggling to afford broadband or phone services, there are social tariffs available. Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) has a webpage with more information about social tariffs including eligibility requirements and how to apply Social tariffs - Connecting Devon and Somerset