The cost of living is a worrying time for many people, however some support is available.
Cost of Living Support
Bassetlaw District Council, Bassetlaw Community and Voluntary Service and the Bassetlaw Place-Based Partnership have co-produced a useful guide with support available for those experiencing difficulties in the cost of living crisis.
Website: https://www.bcvs.org.uk/colbassetlaw
Bassetlaw Foodbank Community Shop
The Bassetlaw Food Bank can help when you are struggling to buy food. Visit their website for details on how to register and their van schedule.
Website: https://bassetlawfoodbank.org/community_shop/
Citizens Advice Bassetlaw
We can all face problems that seem complicated or intimidating. At Citizens Advice we believe no one should have to face these problems without good quality, independent advice.
That’s why we’re here: to give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
Location: The Annexe, Queens Buildings, Potter St, Worksop, Notts, S80 2AE
General Advice Telephone: 01909 498894
Debt Advice Telephone: 01909 498890
Cancer Related Money Advice Telephone: 01909 498889
Website: https://www.bassetlawca.org.uk/
Website: https://www.bassetlawca.org.uk/wilko (Specific for those affected by Wilko administration)
Benefits Advice Helplines
Disability Living Allowance Helpline: 0800 121 4600
Attendance Allowance Helpline: 0800 731 0122
Pension Credit Claims: 0800 99 1234
Carers Allowance Unit: 0800 731 0297
The Pension Service Enquires: 0800 731 0469
Personal Independence Payment Claims: 0800 917 2222
Bassetlaw District Council Money Advisors
For help and advice about how to make the most of your money, including debt, benefit and savings, or if you have money worries and would like free and confidential advice, contact Bassetaw Council’s Money Advisors to make an appointment on:
Telephone: 01909 533744
Email: customer.services@bassetlaw.gov.uk