Support coping with rising living costs

Stay warm and well

• Winter Fuel Payments and Pension Credit
• Money
• Gas and electricity
• Warm spaces
• Food and free sanitary products 
• Housing
• Mental health
• Staying connected
• Domestic abuse + sexual violence
• Bereavement
• Young Families
• Carers
• Help and training to get a job

If all other options are exhausted, or you think someone is at risk of harm

• Children & Families on 0131 271 3413 (Emergency Out of Hours: 0800 731 6969) 
• Adult Social Care on 0131 271 3900 (Emergency Out of Hours: 0800 731 6969)

Scottish Government advice

A dedicated website also provides advice and financial support to help people in Scotland with the cost of living:

• Scottish Government Cost of Living advice and support website

Winter support pack

Outside the Box have created a winter support pack that includes advice on keeping warm and saving money on bills and food during the cost of living crisis.

• Winter support resources – Outside the Box website

Other formats

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• More about using the speech, reading and translation tools