Cost of Living Help and Information

Inflation is rising and the cost of living is becoming more expensive. Below is a link to the governments ‘Help for Households’ page. This lists the support available for all homes, regardless of income.

Cost of Living Support
https://costoflivingsupport.campaign.gov.uk/

Knowsley Council also have additional support pages that can help those in need.

Hardship Fund – details of where Knowsley residents can go to access support with food/essentials and fuel/energy.

Household Support Fund – Available until 30th September 2022. This could be Free School Meals, Knowsley Foodbank vouchers and support for pensioners – please note, this is not open for applications – funding has been allocated as per the Govt grant conditions.

Financial advice and support – details of local and national money and debt support, crisis support, financial services and DWP support

Emergency Support Scheme – details of Knowsley Council’s Emergency Support Scheme for crisis support with fuel (prepayment meters only) and furniture/white goods (criteria applies).

If you are not a Knowsley resident, check with your local borough council who will be offering additional support.