Help us spread the word for cost of living help
Dear resident,
Your sharing of information last week helped dozens of other residents access support they need.
This week looks at household bills and costs, with information shared on how to access discounts or get help with bills you pay regularly.
Send it or share it with anyone else who may find it useful. Any way you can share it will help.
Your help now and in the weeks ahead will mean hundreds of people get extra support or help they didn't know they were entitled to.
Forward this advice on to your networks
Get help with your household bills
Visit the cost of living help hub for the latest advice for you and your family. This week we focus on getting help with your household bills.
Household Support Fund
The latest round of the Household Support Fund is now open for applications. This is open to those struggling with rising costs of living, struggling to buy food or pay bills, as well as people in receipt of benefits.
Our partners can provide £120 in the form of food, fuel or cash vouchers.
Or if you’ve got children who receive means-tested free school meals, you’re entitled to £15 per child, per each school holiday week from now until May half-term next year.
Share these posts on social media
Use the posts between today and Sunday 30 October to help those in need. Post them in groups, private and public, or on your profiles.
People are more likely to get help when it’s recommended by someone they know. Here’s some posts you can share.
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The latest round of the Household Support Fund is now open for applications. This is open to those struggling with rising costs of living, struggling to buy food or pay bills, as well as people in receipt of benefits.
Our partners can provide £120 in the form of food, fuel or cash vouchers.
Or if you’ve got children who receive means-tested free school meals, you’re entitled to £15 per child, per each school holiday week from now until May half-term next year.
https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/cost-of-living/household-support-fund/?utm_source=infochamps_social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cost_of_living_help_infochamps_social
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If you’re struggling with cost of living or paying bills
🔋energy
🚿water
Your suppliers could provide help…
Find out more ➡ https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/cost-of-living/household-bills/?utm_source=info_champs_social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cost_of_living_help_info_champs_social
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REMEMBER – the cost of living has gone up so much that most people who need help now won’t have had to get help before
So if you’re struggling with your household bills, there’s support available if you need it ⬇
https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/cost-of-living/household-bills/?utm_source=info_champs_social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cost_of_living_help_info_champs_social
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How to save £500 on your energy bills this year.. here are @Energy Saving Trust’s top energy saving tips to bring your bills down 📉 (savings are averages)
Turn appliances off at the plug socket (saves around £65 per year)
Draught proof windows and doors (can save around £125 per year)
Turn off lights you’re not using (saves around £25 per year)
Use a 30-degree cycle on your washing machine and reduce runs by one per week (£34 per year)
Avoid using the tumble dryer (saves £70 per year)
Keep your shower to four minutes (saves £95 per year) or swap the bath for a shower (saves £20 per year)
Avoid overfilling the kettle (saves £13 per year)
Fill the dishwasher each time (saves £17 per year)
Insulate your hot water cylinder (saves £70 per year)
Get help with energy bills ➡ https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/cost-of-living/household-bills/?utm_source=info_champs_social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cost_of_living_help_info_champs_social
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