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Health and Wellbeing

Struggling to afford high energy costs can impact our health and wellbeing.

If you’re finding things particularly tough, take a look at some of the help and support below.

Help with food costs

To stay healthy, it’s important that we get enough to eat.

If you can’t afford to buy food and other essentials, you might be able to get help from a food bank.

Check out our simple guide to find out what a food bank is and how to use one.

Mental health support

If your situation is affecting your mental health, it’s important to get support. There are many different organisations that offer free and confidential help.

Check out our list of mental health resources for more info.

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Saving energy in the home

Saving energy in the home is good for our pocket and the planet. There are lots of little changes we can make – many costing us nothing at all – that can add up to big savings.

Energy bills and your supplier

From getting to know all the charges that appear on your energy bill to the best ways to find out about your rights, our advice and support can help you take control.

Financial support

Financial support is out there, whether you’re struggling with your energy bills or looking into funding for renewable heating systems. Our guides cover what financial support is available, and how to apply.

Managing your heating

The more familiar you are with your heating systems, the better. Use our guides to take control of the heat in your home and use it more efficiently.

Heat your home efficiently

If you’re making decisions about the future of heating your home, then we can help. Discover advice on renewable options and available funding.

Insulation

From the roof over your head to the floor beneath your feet, there are a range of insulation options that can work for different types of homes.