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VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 19h

For support with fuel poverty, energy efficiency, and more, you can check out Calderdale Council’s webpage which has plenty of options: new.calderdale.gov.uk/benefits/mon...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 1d

This week is Challenge Poverty week, and we will be focusing on different types of poverty around Calderdale. For more information on the Challenge Poverty campaign, visit the website: challengepoverty.co.uk

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VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 4d

Newground Together’s ‘Saving Together’ project helps people save money on their energy bills with workshops, 1-2-1 support, and drop-in sessions. To find out more, check out their website: www.newgroundtogether.co.uk/projects/sav...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 6d

To find a warm welcoming place, use the Council’s directory. Many offer social activities, refreshments, and further guidance, and are a safe, warm place to stay as the temperature drops. Find the directory here: new.calderdale.gov.uk/benefits/mon...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 8d

This week, we will be focusing on staying warm and lowering heating bills. Please share the resources to your followers for their information!

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 12d

Friends Against Scams are a national charity who offer local scam awareness sessions, the chance to become a Scam Champion and receive resources around scams, online training, and practitioner training. You can find out more on their website: www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 13d

DWP have released information around a common scam, asking people to apply for their Winter Fuel Payment. For more official information about the Winter Fuel Payment, check out the government’s webpage: www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 14d

For DIY budgeting resources, you can check out Money Helper for free budget planners, guidance around budgeting on an irregular income or how to save money using saving pots, and much more. Find their resources on their website: www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/everyday-...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 14d

Have a bad spending habit you need motivation to get rid of? The Demotivator tool on Money Saving Expert shows you how much money you can save if you stop certain expenditures. Find it here: www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/dem...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 21d

Noah’s Ark offers ‘Budget Like a Boss!!!!’ courses for those who need support budgeting. It covers priority and non-priority spending, managing and dealing with debts, and more. To register interest for the next budgeting course, check out their website: noahsarkcentre.org.uk/BudgetLikeAB...

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Independent Age @independentage.bsky.social · 22d

Over a million older people are missing out on support they're entitled to.

Our factsheet has tips on how to talk to someone in later life about boosting their income.

https://www.independentage.org/sites/default/files/2024-04/Leaflet-Help-to-claim.pdf

Got questions? Call us on 0800 319 6789 ☎️

A post from Independent Age on a blue background, stating that older people are missing out on more than £2.6 billion in Housing Benefit and Pension Credit entitlements annually. It features an illustrated stack of banknotes with a pound sign.

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VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 22d

This week is UK Savings week, so we will be focusing on saving money, and services that can help with budgeting support. Please share these resources as they are posted for more information for your followers! To find out more about UK Savings Week, check out the website: uksavingsweek.co.uk

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VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 25d

For plenty of resources and up to date information around pensions and planning for the future, Money Saving Expert has plenty of resources and regular updates to keep an eye on. Find out more on their website: www.moneysavingexpert.com/pensions/

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 26d

Thinking about retirement? Money Helper has a handy step-by-step guide on what to do in preparation for it, including budgeting, working out your pension forecast, assessing income options, and more. Find out more on their website: : www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/pensions-...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 26d

It was great to be at the Money Guiders and Calderdale Anti-Poverty Partnership event today in Halifax-From Financial & Digital Vulnerability to Inclusion! The speakers were brilliant, and it was good to see so many people come along from different groups and areas! #costoflivingcalderdale

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VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 27d

If you are thinking of taking money from your pension pot and want some free, impartial guidance, the Pension Wise service offers online appointments. To book an appointment for support, use the Money Helper website: www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/pensions-...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 28d

Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over State Pension age and on a low income. Pension Credit can help with housing costs such as ground rent or service charges. To find out if you are eligible, use this Pension Credit calculator: www.gov.uk/pension-cred...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 28d

This week is focused on National Pensions Awareness Day. Below is a live schedule of some of the pension support sessions being hosted throughout the week. Please share these resources as they are posted! To find out more, check out their website: pensionawarenessday.com

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · Sep 12

Groundwork’s Green Doctor scheme can support those who are struggling to pay energy bills. The scheme includes a home visit to see how it can be made more energy efficient, how energy bills can be reduced, and more. Find out more via their website: www.groundwork.org.uk/getenergyhelp/

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · Sep 10

If you need support with acquiring a carbon monoxide alarm or learning more, you can contact Citizens Advice Calderdale via their website - calderdalecab.org.uk - or drop-in to Focus4Hope’s Centre for Warmth in Brighouse. More information can be found here: focus4hope.co.uk/services/cen...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · Sep 9

This week is Gas Safety Week, so we will be sharing gas safety resources and resources around saving energy costs. Please share these as they are posted for more information for your followers! To see more about Gas Safety Week, visit their website: www.gassaferegister.co.uk/gassafetyweek/

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · Sep 5

MoneyHelper has some useful articles on scams, including different types of scams, and how to spot them. Find out more on their website: www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/money-tro...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · Sep 3

Action Fraud is the National Fraud and Cyber Crime Reporting Centre. If you are a victim of a scam, you can report it here, and you can get support. They have various resources and examples of scams and fraud, and have regular updates on new scams. Find out more here: www.actionfraud.police.uk

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · Sep 3

DWP have released information around a common scam, asking people to apply for their Winter Fuel Payment. If you are eligible for this scheme, you will receive a letter in October or November. For more official information about the Winter Fuel Payment, check out: www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · Sep 3

This week, we will be focusing on scams and fraud, and sharing resources on common scams and types of fraud, how to spot the signs of something being a scam or being fraudulent, and how to report them. Please share these resources as they are posted for more information for your followers!