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CASH FLOW - CASH LOW?
Do not make a choice 'heat' or 'eat' - continue to buy healthy food for your family, and contact your Utility Company.
If you are struggling to pay your bills then contact your power company and explain the problem. Let them know if you have elderly or vulnerable people in your home.
Grants can be available to pay for fuel debts...here is one you can try...
The EDF Energy Trust helps people in poverty, suffering or distress who are struggling with their gas, electricity and other bills by awarding grants to clear those debts.
https://edfet.app.charisgrants.com/forms/start
If you are in debt or just having difficulties with cash flow then contact the UK nationaldebtline.co.uk or Tel. free on 0808 808 4000
This helpline provides free confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems.
The Storeroom offers furniture, at low cost, to people who are not able to furnish their own homes with new items.
They also accept donations of furniture and other household items. Tel (01983) 298679.
http://storeroom2010.wordpress.com/about/
The Footprint Trust offers free home visits to look for ways in which to reduce fuel and water costs. In some cases the Footprint Trust can provide new cookers, fridges and washing machines etc to those in greatest need.
Age Concern (IW) can offer guidance on allowances and benefits for those over 50 years old. (01983) 525282.
Those in receipt of Pension Credit may be able to get extra help towards their fuel costs from the Surviving Winter appeal. On the Isle of Wight please contact the Footprint Trust on (01983) 822282. To make a donation to this scheme please visit... http://hantscf.org.uk/default.aspx?id=51
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