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Cost Of Living Crisis
As inflation hits the highest point in 30 years, household budgets are already facing enormous pressure. The worst is yet to come, with Ofgem expected to announce a more than 50% increase in the energy price cap from April, just as other price rises hit households. If you don’t have enough to live on, you might be able to get help from your local council. We have put together a list of resources from Enfield Council
Homeless support
Housing Allocations
DHP / CT Hardship
Council Tax Energy Rebate
Financial Hardship
Help with fuel, water bills and essentials
Help with food
Referrals to Enfield Benefits & Debt Team & assessment for food pantry. (N9 & N18 postcodes only)
Benefits – see links to Calculating entitlement, HB & Council Tax Support, Change of circumstances, LHA
Benefit Calculator
If you are struggling to get by on your current income, its vital that you are getting what you are entitled to. Use our benefits calculator to check what you could be claiming
Energy Crisis
Energy Crisis
For issues with your energy provider, call the consumer helpline.
The UK has been hit with an energy crisis; this has led to the collapse of some energy suppliers. If your energy supplier has stopped trading, don’t worry, you won’t be cut off.
Energy prices are set to rise by £153 a year, our analysis shows that 28% of households in which someone receives Universal Credit are behind on their energy bill. If you are worried about paying your energy bills
Download our Energy Advice Booklet by clicking the link
Debt Help
The cut to universal credit, the rise in energy prices and inflation could result in a perfect storm for some Enfield residents. If you are worried about debt, we are here to help.
Chat with an advisor online
For support on how best to budget
EMERGENCY FAMILY SUPPORT – SUCH AS BENEFIT SUSPENSION AND OTHER EMERGENCIES
Please see Enfield Council link for family support and children referrals. We suggest using this referral process for Emergency support for families including access to schools.
Children’s Portal
BENEFITS AND CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES IN ENFIELD
Financial Hardship
Dealing with a housing Emergency
Advice for Tenants
If you are at Risk of homelessness and need housing advice.