Cost of Living Crisis Support & Information
The Cost-of-Living Crisis
The UK is currently experiencing a ‘cost of living’ crisis, driven by many factors including Brexit, Covid and the war in Ukraine. Energy prices have more than doubled over the last year and are expected to continue to rise significantly in 2023, and the inflation rate is the highest seen since the early 1980s, affecting the affordability of most goods and services.
Our Response
Tickton & Routh Parish Council is looking at what support is available to help our residents through this crisis. Updates and advice will be posted to this page as soon as they are available.
Local Welcoming Places – keeping warm together in and around the parishes of Tickton and Routh
Please follow link for a list of local – ‘Welcoming Places’
Help and Support Available
If you are concerned about the Cost of Living, see the Government’s Help for Households website for details of the help and support available to you.
Many other organisations have also established websites to help:
East Riding of Yorkshire Council: Help and Advice – a dedicated one-stop website is now available providing useful advice and support on a wide range of topics including urgent help when in need, help with household bills, support for families with children, older people, support for tenants and low-income households, disability services and adult care, debt, and money. Call telephone number: 01482 394633 to speak directly to a member of the team or, Email: yourmoney@eastriding.gov.uk
East Riding of Yorkshire Council: Helping communities – Local welcoming places, food banks, charities, and community services that offer the opportunity to get involved.
Age UK: Hull – free and confidential support for older people, their families, and careers, including information on housing, money, benefits, health, and loneliness. Contact the local Age UK team on 01482 324644.
Citizens Advice – see their website to check what help or benefits you may be entitled to or contact them on 0800 144 8848 to speak to an advisor or book an appointment.
Concerned about your energy bills? – If you think you may have difficulty in paying your energy bill, then see the Ofgem web site for advice and information on grants and benefits that might be available to help you.
Energy Price Cap Calculator – use Martin Lewis’ online calculator to work out what you’ll pay for your energy under the new energy price cap.
Money Saving Expert – 90 ways to save money during this cost-of-living crisis.
Turn 2 Us– check the benefits that you may be entitled to.
Which? the consumer association– Tips for energy saving and money saving.