Here to Help
Here you will find information on the benefits, advice and support available to you to help you through the cost of living crisis.
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You can click on the title of each section to learn more about the support available to you.
Please download a paper copy of the available cost of living support (PDF) [1MB] (opens new window) if you want to share this information with anyone who doesn't have access to the internet.
Fuel, energy and housing
- Community Spaces
- Energy saving schemes and advice
- Household Support Fund (HSF)
- Energy advice helplines
- Better Housing Better Health
- Domestic energy efficiency service
- The Home Improvement Agency (HIA)
- National Energy Action
- Thirteen Group services for all
- Support for Thirteen tenants
- North Star advice and support
- Ask Bill water and energy social tariff advice
Money and debt
- Help for households
- Check your benefits and financial support
- Turn2Us benefits calculator
- Get help with the cost of living from Citizens Advice
- Ofcom phone and broadband social tariff advice
- MoneyHelper Cost of Living Support
- BBC mortgage calculator
- Benefits help and advice
- Welfare assistance schemes
- Universal Credit
Here to Help drop-ins
Not sure where to start looking for advice and support? Try visiting one of our free Here to Help drop-in sessions.
Winter wellbeing
Find details of support services across the Borough to help you through the winter.
Skills and employment
Get help with everything employment and training related.
Business support
Find out more about cost of living support available for your business.
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Stockton Information Directory provides details of services, advice and support for adults, children, young people and families living in Stockton-on-Tees including our Local Offer.