We know that many people experience financial hardship because of the cost of living, particular in the winter months and around Christmas time.
We are doing all we can to help people who may be struggling, including the introduction of new payments from the Household Support Fund for those most in need. Find out more.
We also work alongside Citizens Advice who offer advice to help with your concerns such as energy bills, benefits and debt.
For those who may be struggling with energy bills, we are offering our communities the chance to use thermal imaging cameras to see how they could be more energy efficient.
Our online support directory can also signpost you to services and organisations that could help you through a difficult time. Here you will find pages on:
- Fuel, energy and bills
- Money and debt advice
- Direct assistance from the Council
- Warm spaces - Find one near you
- Foodbanks - Find one near you
- Housing, grants and homelessness
- Abuse, neglect and violence
And don't forget, if you are over State Pension age, please check if a claim can be made for Pension Credit.
We don't want people in West Devon to miss out on money they may desperately need.
