Residents' Financial Support

If you are struggling financially, you are not alone. We can help if you are facing an immediate crisis, rising living costs or if you need longer term support to stay financially stable.

 Get Help Now - Financial Crisis

For urgent situations where you cannot afford essentials or are facing immediate risk. You may be able to get help if you:

• Have no money for food or essential items
• Are worried about heating or fuel costs
• Need essential household items such as a bed, cooker, or fridge
• Are at risk of losing your home
• Have experienced a sudden change in circumstances

 Support with the cost of living

For ongoing financial pressure caused by rising household costs.

 Build your financial resilience

To focus on helping you gain stability and reduce the risk of future financial difficulties

 Welfare Support contact information

Advice and services to support your mental health, emotional wellbeing, and resilience.

Email: rbwelfaresupport@middevon.gov.uk

Contact Number: 01884 255 255

 Quick Support Checker

Are you struggling to find the right support? Use these questions to guide yourself to the right help. You can also contact us at any point for personal support.

1. Do you have enough money for food, heating and essentials right now?

• No → Go to - Get help now - Financial Crisis
• Yes → Go to Question 2

2. Are rising bills, rent or council tax making it hard to manage month to month?

• No → Go to - Support with the cost of living
• Yes → Go to Question 3

3. Are you looking for benefits advice, budgeting help or ways to avoid future problems?

• Yes → Go to - Build your financial resilience
• Not Sure → Contact the welfare support team

  Email: rbwelfaresupport@middevon.gov.uk

  Contact Number: 01884 255 255