Your wellbeing is our top priority, and we know that our finances can have a huge impact on our mental wellbeing. To help you this winter, feel confident in handling your finances, we have listed the ways you can get support, if you need to:
Housing Benefit can help you pay your rent if you’re unemployed, on a low income or claiming other benefits. Visit gov.uk/housing-benefit to find out if you are eligible!
Credit unions offer an alternative to borrowing from, or saving, with national banks. Many credit unions are willing to offer loans to members even when they have been turned down by before. Visit findyourcreditunion.co.uk to find your local credit union.
You can also speak to us by emailing hello@forhousing.co.uk or calling us on 0300 123 55 22.
With energy bills increasing, stretching your budget further, it is important to reduce the cost of this wherever possible! Here are a few ways to decrease the price of your energy bills this winter:
With energy bills increasing, stretching your budget further, it is important to reduce the cost of this wherever possible! Here are a few ways to decrease the price of your energy bills this winter:
- Reducing your heating by one degree may not make a difference to how cold you are but it can help make a difference to your energy bills. Following this step could potentially save you up to £55 a year!
- Ensuring that all electronics such as TVs or computers are switched off properly when you’re finished using them could save you up to £40 a year.
- Turning lights off when you’re not using a room is a simple way to reduce your energy bill, and could save you up to £14 a year.
If you’re having a tough time financially and need extra support this winter, please reach out to us as soon as possible and we can help!
We will support you to contact utility suppliers, assisting you in applying for benefits, advice on budgeting, maximising your income and managing any rent arrears or other debts. You can speak to us by emailing hello@forhousing.co.uk, chatting with us at www.forhousing.co.uk, or calling us on 0300 123 55 22.
