News
February 2023
Cost of Living Support
The Isle of Wight Council has put together some useful information of where to find support with the cost of living Cost of living (iow.gov.uk)
General help and support
Citizens Advice IW can give free help with money issues and much more.
Telephone: 0800 144 88 48 or Textphone on 18001 0800 144 8884
www.citizensadviceiw.org.uk
Debts and paying bills
Citizens Advice Money team.
Telephone: 01983 823898 ext: 2825
Email: debtenquiries@iwcab.org.uk
www.citizensadviceiw.org.uk/money-advice-team
Buying food
www.iow.gov.uk/costofliving and tap on ‘food’ for more information.
Join a community pantry and for £5 a week, receive over £15 worth of food.
Telephone: 01983 296592 East Cowes Community Pantry
Telephone: 07961 959003 Ventnor Community Pantry
Telephone: 01983 563732 Ryde Community Pantry
Connect4communities
Support including food vouchers, getting weather appropriate clothing (directly with your school) and more.
Email: connect4communities@iow.gov.uk
www.connect4communities.org
Benefits
Check whether you are getting all the benefits you can.
Citizens Advice Help to Claim line.
Telephone: 0800 144 8444
www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators
Energy bills
The Footprint Trust give guidance on energy bills, efficiency and getting grants.
Telephone: 01983 822282
Eamil: info@footprint-trust.co.uk
www.footprint-trust.co.uk
Pension Credit
If you are of State Pension age you may be entitled to Pension Credit. If you get Pension Credit you can get other benefits.
Telephone: 0800 99 1234 or Textphone on 0800 169 0133
www.gov.uk/pension-credit
Paying for broadband and mobile phone
Social tariffs are available if you’re on a low income.
www.ofcom.org.uk/cheap-broadband
Feeling lonely
The Living Well and Early Help Partnership works on the Island to connect people.
Telephone:01983 240732
Email: reception@lweh.org.uk
www.lweh.org.uk
In a crisis
If you have no money for food, gas and electricity you may be able to get emergency help.
Telephone: 01983 823859
www.iow.gov.uk/HelpThroughCrisis
Other useful contacts