Cost of Living Support

 

The cost of living is rising and this could have a big impact on all aspects of your finances including energy bills, the cost of your weekly shop and your take home pay.

We’ve put together lots of information and advice, designed to ensure that you are getting all the help you are entitled to.

From advice around welfare and benefits to support for families, people feeling the effects of isolation or people with long term health conditions and carers.

We’ve also got advice on how to become more energy efficient, reduce food waste, composting and information about local food support projects.

Other support

Should anyone be struggling with debt, advice and crisis support can be sought from Manx Citizens Advice who visit the south of the island every Friday.  They can also assist with budgeting,

Manx Utilities, Manx Gas and EVF also have payment options available and teams on-hand to offer advice if you are worried about your bills.

Charity support available: 

Age Concern, Crossroads, Southern Befrienders, Salvation Army, Royal British Legion, Disability Network, Motive8, The Samaritans, Victim Support

Debt advice and counselling 

These are some of the services available which provide free impartial advice and debt counselling:

The Office of Fair Trading’s debt counselling service
Manx Citizens Advice Service
Salvation Army debt advice service