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Cost of Living
Worried about money?
The cost of living affects everyone in different ways. If you are struggling with costs of everyday things housing, food, utility bills, transport and healthcare, you should check if you are getting the support you are entitled to.
Find the right support for you
Answer a few short questions to find out your options and who can help
Or for more information on the support available for food and essentials, utilities, housing and checking your benefit entitlement, click the Help and Support For You link below.
Leaflets
Our Worrying About Money leaflet lists local support and where you can go for help.
Find out what to do if you're worrying about money
Find out about help from Suffolk County Council if you're worrying about money
Our response to the cost of living crisis
Find out how we're proactively helping households with their financial wellbeing
Benefit Cap
We're helping households check if they meet the criteria for the benefit cap to be removed.
CRF Help with Housing Costs
Help with Housing Cost payments are discretionary support to support with rent or service charges.
CRF Housing Payments
CRF Housing Payments can provide short term support with rent and service charges.
Check if you can get benefits
It’s important to check you’re getting all the benefits you’re entitled to.
Citizens Advice
Details of your local Citizens Advice who can provide free, confidential and impartial advice.
Community meet-ups and wellbeing services
Details of places in your local community where you can meet others and enjoy a chat.
Council and social tenants
Information for council or social tenants who are struggling with the cost of their home.
Domestic abuse support
Find out what to do if you or someone you know is affected by domestic abuse.
Energy and Household bills (intro)
If you're struggling to heat your home or pay your household bills, find out what help is available.
Family Fun Days
We're supporting families who are eligible for free school meals with holiday activities and food.
Foodbanks and other schemes
Foodbanks and other schemes to support with the cost of food and daily essentials
Help and support for you
Help with other essentials
Where to get support with the cost of daily essentials including food and hygiene products.
How we’re helping residents access support
Proactive financial support to prevent residents missing out.
Introduction to support with housing costs
Introduction to support if you are struggling with housing costs
Local benefits from your district council
Council tax reduction or housing benefit could support you if you are on a low income.
Managing your money and checking your eligibility for grants or benefits
Further information about support with housing costs and preventing homelessness.
Opt out of receiving emails, texts, calls or letters
How to opt out of getting support from our campaigns.
Private rented accommodation
Support for residents struggling with the cost of private rented accommodation
Reduce your energy use
Find out how to reduce your energy use or improve the energy efficiency of your home.
Supporting residents' financial wellbeing
Find out how we're proactively helping households with their financial wellbeing
Sure Start Maternity Grant
Information about a one-off payment to help with the cost of having a child.