Cost of living crisis – Here for you
We’re living in uncertain times with the cost of living.
It’s totally natural to feel concerned about the situation.
We’ve put together some information to help you.
Remember that our team are always here to help and provide advice and support.
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Energy Advice
- help with using less energy at home
- explain bills
- explain tariffs
- help you look for a better deal with a different company
- help you change energy and water companies
- discuss your bills with energy companies
- help you apply for grants
- show you how to use your heating system effectively
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Struggling to pay bills
If you’re struggling to pay your bills you can receive free and impartial advice on how you can keep warm and save money here:
Gwynedd Council – Housing Benefit
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Food Banks
Food Banks across Gwynedd and North Wales provide emergency food boxes for people and families in need.
If you need the service contact your local Food Bank.
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Financial Support and Advice
Citizens Advice
A charity that provides free confidential advice to help people with legal matters, debts, housing and much more.
They are here to help you.
Not to judge you.
They have years of experience. We often work with Citizens Advice to help customers with financial problems.
Stepchange
As the UK’s leading debt advice provider, StepChange help hundreds of thousands of people every year to take back control of their finances. StepChange offers impartial debt advice, information about debt solutions, budgeting, bailiffs, and more.
Their free debt advice service is also completely flexible – access their support either online, over the phone, or switch between the two.
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Financial support from The Welsh Government
The Welsh Government has brought everything together in one place so you can find out what kind of support is available to you on issues such as:
Water Bills
Gas and Electricity Bills
Winter Fuel Support Scheme
Banks, credit cards and loans
Free school meals
Childcare supportThe full information can be found on the Welsh Government website.
Get help with the cost of living
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Warm Spaces
Warm Spaces – Croeso Cynnes
Is the house cold? Fancy a chat or a cup of tea?
A number of locations across Gwynedd want to offer a warm welcome for anyone to come in for a warm shelter, chat and a cup of tea.
Click here to see a map with all the “Warm Space” near you
The map is updated with new warm spaces regularly. If you need the information in a different format please contact us: croesocynnes@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
More information on Cyngor Gwynedd’s website.
If you are worried about your financial situation and not sure how you’ll manage to pay your bills and rent – help is available.
Our Team are here to help and refer you to help from other places.
Get in touch with us as soon as possible if:
- you’re worried about your financial situation
- you’ve lost your job
- you’re worried about how you’re going to pay all of your bills
Our Team have years of experience and a lot of information to help you find solutions to your worries.
Contact Us – Financial Wellbeing Team
If this is an emergency, please call us on 0300 123 8084.