Winter health advice

You may be able to claim financial and practical help with heating your home.

Grants available include the Winter Fuel Payment and the Cold Weather Payment.

For more information on how to reduce your bills and make your home more energy efficient, see Simple Energy Advice, or call the Simple Energy Advice helpline on 0800 444 202.

For more information about financial support, see cost of living support and GOV.UK: Benefits and financial support if you're on a low income.

It's worth claiming all the benefits you're entitled to as soon as winter begins.

Groundwork's Green Doctors 

Groundwork's Green Doctors help households stay warm, stay well, save money on their household bills and reduce carbon. 

You may be eligible for the Green Doctor service if one the below apply:

• Have a low income
• Receive tax credits
• Receive Housing Benefit
• Receive an income or disability related benefit
• Have a long term illness or disability

Call the friendly team on 0191 424 7373 and they will arrange a referral for you. 

For more information, see Groundwork: Green Doctor

Help with food

Find out more at Food banks.