Cost of Living Support and Advice
Manchester's FREE Cost of Living Advice Line:
Support with benefits, help and advice about rent, debt, bills, food support and help to get online (support to access the internet, laptops, phones and data). The advice line is open Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm on 0800 023 2692. You can also text on 07860 022 876 or visit https://www.manchester.gov.uk/coladvice
Manchester's website for help with the Cost of Living Crisis:
A comprehensive guide to the financial help and practical support available to Manchester residents https://www.manchester.gov.uk/HelpingHands
Local help and support:
Information about support and advice in your local area https://www.manchesterlco.org/winter/
Manchester's web page for those in financial difficulty:
Providing information on housing/council tax, FSM, fuel, travel and cash grants, furniture and white goods https://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/200008/benefits_and_support/8335/discretionary_payments_and_grants
Free Sims with Internet Access:
Any Manchester resident (over the age of 18) who is on a low income and struggling to pay for internet access can now get a free SIM loaded with free data.
https://hsm.manchester.gov.uk/kb5/manchester/directory/advice.page?id=754wiC5wYS8
Help with internet use, digital inclusion and use of computers in our libraries:
https://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/200062/libraries/86/use_wifi_or_a_library_computer
Governments Help for Households campaign:
https://helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk/
Social Tariffs:
Low-cost broadband and phone service packages, for those on low incomes. Check the Ofcom website to see if you can switch to a social tariff