Benefits you may be entitled to that can help with rent and bills.

Support available to help families, including, Free School Meals, School Uniform Grant, School Transport and Childcare offer Wales.

Support available to help with housing costs and council tax.

Information about energy supplier support and government support opportunities to help with energy costs.

Advice and support from Welsh Water.

Foodbanks and local providers giving emergency food and support to people in crisis.

Within Blaenau Gwent we currently have a number of food banks/organisations providing help with food provisions for residents during this Cost of Living Crisis.

More and more people are struggling to find the money to pre-pay for their fuel or energy. These households face difficult choices. Should they eat hot food, or heat their homes?

Warm Hubs are places where people can gather in a warm, safe, welcoming place and enjoy a little company.

Financial advice, Citizens Advice and support for older people.

If you or someone you know needs a little extra support we have put together a list of organisations that offer advice and support.