Getting Help with the Rising Cost of Living
Many people are having difficulties due to the rising cost of living. You might not realise you're entitled to some help.
You can find out about the range of local help that's available, as well as national support, on this website.
You may also find further help and support relating to the rising costs of energy bills at:
Housing support
Support if you’re struggling to pay your rent, mortgage or council tax, and help to insulate your home.
Support with household bills
Help to pay your electricity, gas, water or broadband bill.
Help with the cost of food
Free school meals, food vouchers, crisis food support and more.
Advice on managing your money
Help to manage your money, budget and debt advice.
Wellbeing support
Services that can help if you're worried about money, including mental health support, and other healthcare support and advice.
Jobs and employment
Get advice and support from our team and benefit from opportunities around learning and working.
Benefits and other support
Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for a grant from an organisation in Rotherham.
Support for Housing Tenants
Information about the Tenants First service and support for a wide range of tenancy issues.
Low-cost entertainment
How to access the internet, books and magazines for free, as well as finding free days out and things to do.
Open Arms Community Support Hubs
RotherFed are offering new community-based drop-in session through the Open Arms Community Support Hubs.
A range of local voluntary and community groups, including RotherFed, Citizens Advice, Laser Credit Union, and Voluntary Action Rotherham, have partnered to develop and deliver a co-ordinated response to support communities most affected by the cost of living crisis.
Find out more about Open Arms Community Support Hubs
Help for Households
In response to the cost of living crisis, the government has also launched a campaign to let everyone know what national support is available. This is called Help for Households.