Keeping Well This Winter
The Cost of Living Crisis is much talked about in the media and many families and individuals are worried about how they will cope with the increase in energy bills the rising food prices and the increasing interest rates on mortgages and loans.
We all know what a negative impact all this can have on both our physical and mental health causing stress and anxiety. Services are rallying together to support residents through this difficult time and a number of initiatives have been put into place on both a local and national level.
Barnsley Council have set up a dedicated webpage "More money in your pocket" which looks at ways to help residents facing financial difficulties.
You can visit their webpage here to find out more information on
- Financial Support
- Welcoming Spaces
- Housing Support
- Support with utility bills
- Access to food
- Budgeting
- Wellbeing
- Employment Support
- Household support grants
- Money saving idea and freebies
Barnsley Community Health and Care Alliance in partnership with South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust have also published a 4 page guide packed with information and advice on how to keep well this winter. The guide includes
- spotting the signs of a cold home
- keeping warm tips
- Physical activities for older people
- Eating well
All this alongside links and contact numbers for a wealth of services in Barnsley who are ready to help you this winter.
Downloads
To download a copy of the guide please see below
