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Cost of Living Crisis

Are you concerned about the rise in the cost of living?

Twyford and Ruscombe Parish Councils are working together to support and offer guidance to our residents during the cost of living crisis in the UK.

We want to support as many of our residents as possible across the key areas outlined in this leaflet. Please find contact details below of organisations that can provide advice and support.

Financial Advice & Support

If you are worried about money, housing or employment, you can contact Citizens Advice.
They can give you free advice on debt, benefits, employment and housing issues. They will also make sure you are getting all the support you are entitled to.

For more information visit:

Help with essentials

Get food, crisis support and other advice.

For more information visit:

Mental Health Support

There are many things that can affect your mental health, particularly if you are dealing with financial problems or are living alone. It’s normal and there is help available.

You are not alone. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help if you’re worried about yourself or a loved one.

If you need immediate mental health support call the Samaritans on 116 123

Or visit www.samaritans.org

Support can also be found via the Hub of Hope.

The services and support listed on the Hub of Hope are not only for when things become unbearable – a crisis point. They are also for those times when you notice you are starting to struggle, or when you need extra support as you start to emerge from a particularly difficult time.

Visit hubofhope.co.uk for more information.

Support for those in retirement

Age UK Berkshire

Age UK Berkshire provide essential information and expert advice on a wide variety of topics of interest or concern to people aged 50 or older in Berkshire. Age UK Berkshire also assists the families, friends and carers of those aged 50 or older.

For more information visit:

Age Concern Twyford

Age Concern Twyford is a registered charity whose aim is to assist elderly residents in the area to maintain their independence and quality of life. They serve the local villages of Twyford, Hurst, Wargrave, Sonning, Ruscombe and Charvil.

For more information visit:

Wokingham Borough Council

Get help with the cost of living crisis, paying your bills, financial support and more.

For more information visit:

Support for people with children

Wokingham Borough Council

Get help with the cost of living crisis, financial support and more.

For more information visit:

Local Grants for Educational Costs and Hardship

The Polehampton Charity provides relief for people in need, those experiencing hardship or distress and promotes the education of people under 25 who reside in the parishes of Twyford, Ruscombe and Charvil.

For more information visit: www.thepolehamptoncharity.co.uk

Support for people who live alone

Wokingham Borough Council

Get help with the cost of living crisis, financial support and more.

For more information visit:

Dealing with an emergency

Wokingham Borough Council

Food and other crisis support.

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How to help others

How you can help others with the cost of living crisis

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Local Partners

Cost of Living Leaflet