The Cost of Living - My Story. by Jenny Fulton When people talk about the cost of living they talk about fuel poverty and food poverty, but what does that actually mean to the average person? I am gonna give you all a little insight to my life in the middle of the cost-of-living crisis. I get Clydesider Editor • Benefits Campaign
IMG_1396 Finding Food & Warmth in WD Words by Amanda Eleftheriades & photos by Caroline Finn From hot meals to energy vouchers, Christmas gifts to school uniforms, baby clothes and household goods, community groups across West Dunbartonshire are digging deep to support local people struggling with the cost of living this year. West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare, the Clydesider Editor • Benefits Campaign
Benefit Spotlight: Universal Credit Who is it for? Universal Credit is for people on low income or who need help with their living costs. You could be working (including self-employed or part time) or be out of work. You are entitled to UC if you are 18 or over but under State Pension age, Clydesider Editor • Benefits Campaign
Information & Tips Benefit Support, Money & Debt Advice Benefits Support WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU - Freephone 0800 484 0136 (Mon-Thu 8:30am - 4:30pm, Fri 8:30am - 3pm) www.wdcab.co.uk WORKING4U MONEY - West Dunbartonshire Council’s money advice service providing support with benefits, debt and money issues. Call 01389 776929 or email Clydesider Editor • Benefits Campaign
Information & Tips Money Saving Resources As fuel, food and bills continue to rise there is also a growing number of cashback and money saving opportunities. Our team put together a list of in-person and virtual places to source cheap or free food, clothes, household items and much more. In-person * The Recycle Room - 137 Onslow Clydesider Editor • Benefits Campaign
Benefit Spotlight: Winter Heating Support Warm Home Discount Is a one-off discount of £150 which is deducted from your energy bill – usually your electricity if you apply in time. Who Is It For? People who either: * receive the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit * receive certain means-tested benefits or tax credits and meet their energy Clydesider Editor • Benefits Campaign
