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Dear resident,
This week's messages can be found below. These can be shared by email, on WhatsApp, in Facebook groups and anywhere else it will make a difference.
These are the final bits of information we'll ask you to share this side of Christmas. We may be back in touch in the New Year to ask you to share more messages with your community.
Thank you
More than 4,000 residents have accessed cost of living support since October. Hundreds of those are directly because of messages being passed on via this newsletter.
That's thanks to you. The borough's community information sharing champions. Passing messages and passing on information makes a difference to those who need support, whether it's digitally, talking to your neighbours or out in the borough.
It all adds up to make a big difference.
Enjoy the festive period and thank you again for your support,
Cost of living response team
Publish these online or send to others by email
Getting help at Christmas
We know Christmas can be a difficult time for many.
If you or your family need help at this time we’ve outlined help you can get from local organisations in the run up to and at Christmas.
This includes Christmas Day lunch if you know someone spending it alone, accessing gifts for children if you can’t pay for them and accessing food parcels.
Check the help at Christmas page for full details.
Cost of living help which makes a difference
Our cost of living help hub continues to be updated with the lates advice and support. Here’s the top six pages people have found most useful so far since we launched earlier in the autumn:
Anyone wanting to talk to someone can contact One Front Door, a service led by Citizens Advice, Wokingham, that helps residents find the most appropriate support. Use the online referral form or call 0808 278 7958, Monday to Friday.
Share this on social media to help before Christmas
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Money on your mind? 😥
Struggling with paying for energy or food? 🤔
Apply to Household Support Fund to get help 👉 https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/cost-of-living/household-support-fund/?utm_source=cost_of_living_infochamps_social&utm_medium=infochamps_social&utm_campaign=cost_of_living_infochamps_social
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Are you pension age…
If you’re struggling with money due to rising cost of living, you may be able to get extra help 👍
Check eligibility ➡ https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit-calculator
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Warm spaces are here for you ❤
The borough’s network can help you stay warm, access support and spend time with others this winter 🙌
More ➡ https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/cost-of-living/warm-spaces/?utm_source=cost_of_living_infochamps_social&utm_medium=infochamps_social&utm_campaign=cost_of_living_infochamps_social
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Christmas is around the corner and it can be stressful for many ❤
Organiations across the borough can offer support with gifts for children if you can’t afford them, food parcels with festive items and even a Christmas Day lunch if you’re spending the day alone
Support 👉 https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/cost-of-living/help-at-christmas/?utm_source=cost_of_living_infochamps_social&utm_medium=infochamps_social&utm_campaign=cost_of_living_infochamps_social
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