From energy bills to food prices, ongoing rises in the cost of living can be a huge challenge for you and your household but there is a wide range of support available.
We know that winter months can be a challenging time for a lot of our residents due to rising energy prices. Read our fuel poverty blog to see the wide range of support for fuel costs, debt, and so much more available to Salford residents.
Organisations across the city are working together in the ‘Spirit of Salford’ to help support residents so use these webpages to find the help you need.
You can also find a wide range of support within the local voluntary, community and social enterprise sector on Salford CVS’s cost of living webpage.
The government have published a Cost of Living Guide which details the different types of national support for households to help deal with costs.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and the National Fire Chiefs Council have both provided guidance on staying safe from fire at a time when the cost of living is rising.
Local housing providers, Salix and ForHousing, highlight how they can help on their cost of living webpages.
If you’re not sure what type of help you need, you can call our Spirit of Salford helpline on 0800 952 1000 free for further advice on where to go to find the right support for your circumstances. Visit www.salford.gov.uk/spiritofsalford for links to get quick help from the right place including the right care for the right person.
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