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Cost of living help and advice!

Jan 11, 2023

Cumbria County Council has published advice for people worrying about how to cope with the rising cost of living. Topics covered include:

Energy saving advice

Financial support

The Household Support Fund

Food support

Domestic abuse support

Mental health support

For details, including how to contact organisations that can help, see https://cumbria.gov.uk/healthandcare/costofliving.asp

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