Action
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Details
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Where / how?
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Energy bills
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Get help to make your home warmer and reduce your energy bills
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https://switchedonportsmouth.co.uk
0800 260 5907
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Energy bills |
Warm home discount - £150 off your electricity bill in Autumn/Winter 2022/23 |
www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme for details on eligibility and how to apply or ring 0800 4320534
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Energy bills |
Advice if you can't afford to pay your bill or top up your meter |
www.ofgem.gov.uk/getting-help-if-you-cant-afford-your-energy-bills
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Water bills
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Get help if you are struggling to pay your bills, including reduced prices (social tariffs) for those on low incomes
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www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/customer-services/problems-paying or ring 0800 4320534
www.southernwater.co.uk/account/what-if-i-can-t-pay-my-bill or ring 0800 027 0363
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Food bills
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Larders and Pantries to reduce your weekly shop
Foodbanks and community meals if you cannot afford food
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www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/benefits-and-support/help-and-support/help-with-food
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Food bills |
Find tips on cutting your supermarket food bills |
www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/cheap-supermarket-shopping
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Food bills |
Regular offers such as Lidl £1.50 fruit and veg boxes |
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/lidl
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Food bills |
Use apps to find free or cheap surplus food |
https://olioex.com
https://toogoodtogo.co.uk/en-gb
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Mobile phone, internet
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Check when your contract ends and be ready to switch tariff or provider
Shop around for the best deals
Essential and social tariffs for those on qualifying benefits
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www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/costs-and-billing/price-comparison
www.moneysavingexpert.com/mobiles
www.moneysavingexpert.com/broadband-and-tv
www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/costs-and-billing/social-tariffs
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Council Tax discounts and exemptions
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Including carers, people with disabilities, care leavers, single adults and others
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https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/council-tax/council-tax-discounts-and-exemptions
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TV licence costs
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Don't miss out on your free TV licence if you are over 75 and on pension credit
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https://www.gov.uk/free-discount-tv-licence
https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/topics/telling-us-you-dont-need-a-tv-licence
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Overdraft fees / bank charges
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Find out if you can open a Basic Bank Account for your income, and freeze the interest and fees on your overdrawn account
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www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/everyday-money/banking/how-to-choose-the-right-bank-account
or ring Money Helper on 0800 138 7777
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Insurance costs
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Check the end date of any cover and shop around to get better deal
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https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance
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Prescriptions
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Check if you are entitled to free prescriptions
If not, check if you could save money with an NHS Prescription Payment Certificate
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www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions-and-pharmacies/who-can-get-free-prescriptions or ring 0300 330 1343
https://services.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/buy-prescription-prepayment-certificate/start
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Car and transport costs
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Cut down on car and travel costs
Buy an affordable bicycle from the Community Cycle Centre
Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card (JSA and UC)
Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme
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https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/everyday-money/buying-and-running-a-car/cut-your-car-and-train-costs or ring Money Helper on 0800 138 7777
https://www.facebook.com/CommunityCycleCentre
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2021/11/rail-companies-urge-job-seekers-to-take-advantage-of-50--off-tra
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/help-with-health-costs/healthcare-travel-costs-scheme-htcs
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Tobacco - save money by quitting smoking or switching to an e-cigarette
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The Wellbeing Service can support you with medication and e-cigarettes to quit smoking
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Call the Wellbeing Service on 023 9229 4001 or visit www.wellbeingportsmouth.co.uk and complete 'Contact Us For Help' - one of the team will be in contact
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