Cost of living crisis support

The Archdeaconry of Berkshire are working with Berkshire Age UK to bring resources to those directly affected by the cost of living crisis.

Age UK writes: With costs of living increasing and worries beginning to surface about how to budget for the winter, we thought it would be helpful to share some resources. These are a mixture of links and contacts that may be helpful and are designed to be accessible to anyone.

Age UK online benefits checker – an information sheet that helps to you check your benefits entitlement.

Cost of living grants grid – details of the recently announced cost of living grants and who will be eligible to receive them.

Age UK information booklets – a link to the page on the Age UK website that has all the leaflets they produce on a wide range of topics, including benefits and support.

Better Housing, Better Health – a link to the website of a charity providing advice and support on heating your home, insulation and grants for new boilers (including home visits where needed).

Christians Against Poverty – If you’re looking for help, whether that’s help to get out of debt, find a job or gain vital life skills, Christians Against Poverty provides a range of free professional services across the UK through local churches.

West Berkshire Foodbank – click here to go to the page on our website which has details of how to contact the Foodbank.

Citizen’s Advice – Advice for people of working age: