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Cost of living advice and guidance

Support available from government

Information on NHS Low Income Support Scheme, Sure Start Maternity grant, and cost of living payments

Energy, heating and water advice

Advice from Citizens Advice North Somerset, how to sign up to the Priority Service Register, and information on disability energy support

Community living rooms North Somerset

Safe, welcoming and non-judgemental spaces for people to come together to stay warm this winter

Feeding your family

Information on local food banks and the Healthy Start Scheme to get help to buy food, milk, and formula milk

North Somerset Nappy library

Find out more about how you can borrow reusable nappies from some North Somerset libraries

Find local support that is right for you

If you are unsure about what help is available to you, the Worrying About Money? questionnaire can guide you

Crisis support

Short term financial help, support for homelessness, and mental health support

Money Counts training

Online training for frontline organisations whose role involves discussing money worries with the community

Broadband and phone packages

If you're struggling to pay your broadband or phone services, social tariffs may be able to help you

Better Health North Somerset

Whether you want to lose weight, get active or quit smoking, Better Health is here with lots of free tools and support

Helpful tips to save money

Money Saving Expert's 90 ways to save, help with travelling to work, information on loan sharks, and advice on credit and buy now pay later