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Help with the cost of living
W ith prices rising at rates not seen for decades, it pays to access all of the benefits and support you’re entitled to. This winter, those include: • An extra £300 Pensioner Cost of Living Payment paid as an automatic top-up to eligible households’ Winter Fuel Payment • Those paying an energy supplier directly will have bills automatically reduced by monthly instalments totalling £400, with eligible
households receiving a £150 Warm Home Discount automatically (without needing to apply) • Recipients of means tested benefits - like Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Tax Credits - will receive £650 in two payments • A one-off £150 payment for those on specific disability benefits • Water suppliers offer a cheaper social tariff to those with low incomes or on certain benefits - speak to your supplier for details
Getting help and support If you’re worried about paying your bills, rent or service charge, please speak to your local manager (if you have one), our Customer Centre on 0800 731 2020* or go online: www.Anchor.org.uk/Managing-Your-Money Here are some other free services available to you:
• The Money Wise service from our Be Wise team can provide information on saving money and benefit entitlement. Call them free on 0800 023 4477* or email BeWise@Anchor.org.uk • Step Change offer free and independent debt advice on 0800 138 1111* • Money Helper is a government-backed service offering free money and pensions advice on 0800 011379*
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