A cost of living campaign has launched for residents in Havering
Havering Council are working alongside the NHS, voluntary sector partners and local organisations to launch ‘By Your Side’ which will help residents who face mounting pressure amidst the cost of living crisis.
The campaign will direct residents to their Cost of Living Hub under the banner of Havering Helps, a wider cost of living support network. There are a number of ways the partnership-led campaign will help deliver support to those struggling.
Letters will be sent out to encourage eligible residents to apply for Pension Credits along with other support. The campaign uses existing administrative data to target those who may be eligible for further support without realising.
A network of warm spaces have been set up across the borough by the Council, voluntary, community and local organisations.
These include libraries, leisure centres, community centres, community hubs offering residents a warm welcome and will be free to use for anyone struggling to heat their home.
These events are being hosted by the Housing Resident Engagement Team and feature the Financial Inclusion team along with other Council services and external partners.
Havering Council are continuing to run the Energy Doctors service which is free for all local residents.
The service makes it easier for residents to save money on energy bills and get their homes ready for winter, by offering professional advice on energy efficiency and making small changes and repairs to their homes.
This can help residents save £209 per household per year on energy bills. This service is being provided in partnership with Age UK East London and is available to everyone living in Havering.
Leader of Havering Council, Councillor Ray Morgon said: “As we head into winter – people will be feeling the pinch and the cold.
“It is really important that we do everything we can to support residents who, through no fault of their own, are struggling to make ends meet.
“I’m pleased to see that Havering Council is taking the lead in delivering a partner-led campaign in getting a wealth of information in a single place and delivering help alongside our fantastic partners.
“Together we hope to ensure that residents know what help is available to them and where they can go to get. We are living in difficult times but please know you are not alone and that we are by your side this winter.”
If you or someone you know is struggling to find support on cost of living, you can contact Havering Council directly. Email costoflivingresponse@havering.gov.uk, or call the Cost of Living helpline on 01708 432280.
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