The rise in the cost of living means that we're all having to dig a little deeper to pay for household essentials such as food and energy. Many people in Devon are being forced to make difficult decisions, especially those on the lowest incomes.
The Government has made funding available to local councils so they can offer direct support to those most in need in their area - it's called the Household Support Fund. With winter approaching, we’re working with our Team Devon partners (district and city councils) and other community organisations to provide our most vulnerable residents with rapid short-term financial support through a number of different schemes to help them over the coming months. If you don’t have enough money to live on, it's important to make sure you know what support is available, so Devon County Council has put together a special edition of our Connect Me newsletter to help.
Find out how we are using the Government's Household Support Fund in Devon to help people at content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKDEVONCC/bulletins/35c7953 or devon.gov.uk/fundingnews/fund/cost-of-living-support-in-devon
help to pay your bills if you're on a pre-payment meter
funding to make your home warmer and more energy efficient
grants for voluntary sector organisations supporting communities
financial help from your local district or city council
free school meals, holiday activities and supermarket vouchers
how to save on childcare costs
free food
how to get cheaper broadband and phone packages