Support in England

See what support is available to help with the cost of living and find energy saving tips.

Visit the Help for Households website.

Information from government on benefit eligibility, appeals, tax credits and Universal Credit.

Visit the GOV.UK website.

Citizens Advice England provide independent and confidential advice on benefits, work and other types of financial support. This includes help with accessing the benefits you are entitled to.  Citizens Advice are national charity and network of local charities offer confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free.

Visit the Citizens Advice website.

Call 0800 144 8848 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Scope is a disability equality charity which campaigns for a fairer society and support for disabled people. They provide practical information and emotional support on disability.

Visit the Scope website.

Call 0808 800 3333 Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

It is the law for every local authority in England to publish all the services that are available to children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities, in one simple place. This is called a local offer. The local offer is a place to find everything from local specialist playgroups to information about local transport services.

The local offer can be found on your local authority website. To find, and get in touch with, your local authority, visit the GOV.UK website.

You can find out more about your local offer on the Council for Disabled Children’s website.

Mind provides emotional & practical mental health support for adults & young people. local Minds provide help and support directly to those who need it most. There’s a network of more than 130 local Minds across England and Wales that offer specialised support and care based on the needs of the communities they support.

Visit the Mind website.

Call 0300 123 3393.