Support this Winter
We know that this winter is going to be different for many of us for lots of reasons. You may be encountering questions from members of your community about the support available over the winter months.
We are here for the VCF Sector and residents to make sure you have the support, information and advice to help see the winter months through safely and warmly. The Your Life Doncaster website is a hub of all the cost of living support and guidance available, including staying warm, money management and food support.
 Food Banks and pantries in Doncaster
Food banks and pantries across Doncaster provide a warm welcome in a safe environment, a listening ear and food support.
Your Life Doncaster has a list of foodbanks in and around your area.
If you would like to add, update or remove your organisation's details on this list please fill in our Food Bank Information form
 There are lots of spaces across Doncaster that provide a safe, non-judgemental, warm space to help you relieve pressure to heat your home as well as providing access to information, advice and guidance.
If you are currently operating a welcoming space in your community, please ensure you add it to the Warm Welcome database. Please make sure you click to have it visible on the map.
 Having a warm and dry home helps you to stay well in cold weather, but we know that this year it may be harder than usual to do this.
If you are worried about paying your fuel bills you are not alone, millions of people in England live in cold homes and this is something we are trying to tackle in Doncaster. For support from the Council’s Sustainability Unit, email: energy.team@doncaster.gov.uk or call: 01302 737053.
For more information on energy saving tips and accessing help with your energy bills please visit the Doncaster Council website.
 For assistance with budgeting and managing your money, calculating your benefits or guidance on the support available to you this winter, there is advice available. Please visit the Citizens Advice website or call: 01302 243057
Money Helper brings has lots of information on financial support and services, including on managing bills, dealing with debt and cost of living help and advice. Visit the money helper website for information on support available.
The Moneywise webpage on the St Leger Homes website also has lots of helpful hints to help manage your life and money on a limited budget or to find local groups in your area regarding bills.
For more information on support to help your manage your money visit the Your Life Doncaster website,
 Your Place
There are 4 new Your Place hubs in Doncaster that residents can drop-in for a chat about anything that is bothering them, from financial support, childcare advice, housing, school issues, benefits and much more.
The teams are at Woodlands Library, the Civic Office (Doncaster City Centre), Vermuyden Centre (Thorne) and Conisbrough Library.
For more information and support for families, please visit the Your Life Doncaster website.
 Getting your flu jab and Covid-19 Autumn Booster
The flu jab is free for eligible groups of people through your GP, midwife or school. Many pharmacies across Doncaster also offer the NHS flu jab. For a full list of eligible groups, visit the NHS website.
The NHS will contact those eligible to book in for the autumn/winter Covid booster, so you don’t need to contact the NHS. Find out more on the NHS South Yorkshire website.
Reduce the risk of spreading flu and Covid-19 by using tissues to sneeze and cough into, binning them immediately and continuing to wash your hands regularly and thoroughly. If you are feeling unwell or if you have symptoms of Covid-19, you should avoid close contact with others until you feel better. When visiting any healthcare setting, please remember to take and wear a face covering.
For more information on your physical mental health and wellbeing, visit the Your Life Doncaster website.
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