Problems with money can be really stressful. You may have heard the term ‘cost of living‘. This is used a lot in the news and refers to cost of heating and food going up recently which means that money doesn’t go as far as it did.
But it doesn’t have to be a crisis, there is help out there.
Here we have some links to help you get the information you (or someone you know) need.
A good place to start:
- Suffolk InfoLink | Cost of living support in Suffolk – a dedicated web page with links and advice on a range of topics including food and financial support.
If you are worried about debt you can try:
- National Debt Line – or call 0808 808 4000. Webchat function is also available on their website
- CAP Christians Against Poverty
Look after your emotional wellbeing
It’s important to look after your emotional wellbeing if you are feeling stressed. Reach out and find support.
Speak to a friend, family member or someone else you trust. If that’s not possible you might like to try a helpline like Childline or Staying Mentally Well
What else?
Are you wondering how to eat better for less? These links might be helpful:
- Low cost, low fuel recipe ideas – Budget recipes and advice – BBC Food
- Too Good To Go: End Food Waste on the App Store (apple.com). You pay about £3 for a ‘Magic Bag’ which is essentially food that the company / shop would have otherwise thrown in the bin. In one bag, it contained a whole pineapple, 2 salmon en croute, a pack of bacon, a punnet of strawberries, a bag of chips and a loaf of bread.
- Food savvy has lots of tips to waste less food.
Suffolk Libraries services
- Most libraries in Suffolk offer free sanitary products Pride & Periods | Suffolk Libraries.
- With a Suffolk Libraries card (free) you can access a whole range of media form books, ebooks, movies and music. Check it out – Borrow | Suffolk Libraries.
- They also advertise low cost or free activities & events across Suffolk – Let’s Get Creative (suffolklibraries.co.uk)
Buy second hand where you can, swap clothes with friends and family, try Vinted, Facebook marketplace, Freecycle or Freegle (age restrictions apply) to grab a bargain.
Stay active for free with the NHS Youtube channel: exercise videos in collaboration with InstructorLive – YouTube
You may also be interested in the information on our page ‘managing your money’.