Cost of living support

The rising cost of living is a real worry for hard-working and struggling households in Plymouth and across the country as a whole. This cost of living hub makes it as easy as possible to find help with rising bills and costs of living.

Here you will find signposts to support - from welfare benefits like universal credit to where to go to get help with gas and electricity bills. The hub also includes information on help with council tax, housing costs, how to access food banks, and how to contact voluntary organisations working across the city.

Don't forget to look at the help from the government page as that contains all of the cost of living support schemes that you could be eligible for.

Remember, if you are struggling, you are not alone. There is no shame in asking for help. Everyone needs a little bit of extra support at some point in their lives.

If you are an organisation or community group and can help support people living in Plymouth, please complete our online form, and we will add you to this directory.

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All government help and support schemes

View all of the cost of living help and support schemes that you could be eligible for and apply today.

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Heating and energy

If you need support with your heating or energy bills and are struggling with the cost of living, we have created a list of organisations that might be able to help you.

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Food and shopping

If you need support feeding yourself or your family and are struggling with the cost of living, we have created a list of organisations that might be able to help you.

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Money and finances

If you need money or financial support and are struggling with the cost of living, we have created a list of organisations that might be able to help you.

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Housing and homelessness

If you need housing or homelessness support and are struggling with the cost of living, we have created a list of organisations that might be able to help you.

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Mental health

If you need mental health support and are struggling with the cost of living, we have created a list of organisations that might be able to help you.

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Employment and training

If you need support learning new skills or finding a job and are struggling with the cost of living, we have created a list of organisations that might be able to help you.

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Children, young people and families

If you are a parent, or guardian, of a child or young person and are struggling with the cost of living, we have created a list of organisations that might be able to help you.

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Help for carers

If you look after someone and are struggling to make ends meet at the moment, it's important to know that you're not alone and there is help available.

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Warm and welcoming spaces

If you're looking for a warm, safe space to spend time in as the weather gets colder, many of the organisations, charities and libraries in Plymouth will be happy to welcome you in.

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Crisis support

Plymouth City Council is working with local organisations to provide support for residents of Plymouth who are in a financial crisis because of an emergency or other unexpected circumstances.

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Free internet and wi-fi access in Plymouth

Plymouth's libraries have free internet and wi-fi access. Anyone can use the computers and it's free for library members.

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Travel and transport

If you need travel and transport support and are struggling with the cost of living, we have created a list of organisations that might be able to help you.

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Tips to help you save money

There are lots of small actions you can take to help you save money.

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