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Cost of living support

There are support schemes and organisations in North Yorkshire which may be able to help or advise if you are worried about the cost of living, struggling to pay for essentials or looking for ways to make your money go further.

Benefits

Find information about benefits and check what you might be entitled to.

North Yorkshire Local Assistance Fund (NYLAF)

The North Yorkshire Local Assistance Fund helps residents in financial crisis with essential items to stay safe, warm and independent.

Pension Credit

Find information about Pension Credit and how to claim.

Help and support with food

Information about food banks, community fridge schemes, free school meals and healthy start.

Money and debt advice

Information about national and local support to help you manage your money and debt.

Energy

Information about energy efficiency advice and local schemes offering support.

Housing and homelessness

Find out about housing and homelessness.

Help and support for children and families

Information about support for families with children, including free school meals and paying for childcare.

Keep well and warm this winter

Support to help stay safe, warm and well, as well as accessing financial support during the colder winter months.

Free adult learning courses

Information about free adult learning courses in North Yorkshire.

Staying connected

Information about free public Wi-Fi, reduced broadband bills and free devices.

Community based support

Information about community based support including Warm Welcome Spaces.

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