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VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · Sep 3

Welcome to our new Cost of Living page on Bluesky! Follow us for local news, and information and support relating to cost of living in Calderdale. #costoflivingcalderdale #vaccol

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VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 7h

Want to #StartTheConversation around family planning and budgeting? Money Helper have a great guide around financial planning for a baby, with a timeline of what to expect in terms of costs going forward: www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/family-an... #TalkMoney

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 1d

This week is Talk Money Week! Look out for resources shared on our page this week to help you #StartTheConversation with people, and check out the Talk Money week webpage for more information and support: www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/family-an... #TalkMoney

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 4d

Looking for Food Support in Calderdale at the weekend? These groups are available every Saturday and Sunday. More information can be found at new.calderdale.gov.uk/benefits/mon... and www.cvac.org.uk/cost-of-livi...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 4d

Groups open today offering food support. More information can be found at new.calderdale.gov.uk/benefits/mon... and www.cvac.org.uk/cost-of-livi...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 5d

Looking for Food Support in Calderdale today? These groups are available every Thursday. More information can be found at new.calderdale.gov.uk/benefits/mon... and www.cvac.org.uk/cost-of-livi...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 6d

Lots of fantastic organisations open on Wednesdays to help those in need with access to food. Further information can be found at new.calderdale.gov.uk/benefits/mon... and www.cvac.org.uk/cost-of-livi...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 7d

These groups are open on Tuesday to support with access to food. Further information can be found at new.calderdale.gov.uk/benefits/mon... and www.cvac.org.uk/cost-of-livi...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 8d

This week we are focussing on the fantastic food support available across Calderdale, from emergency food parcels, community meals and affordable food provision. More information can be found at new.calderdale.gov.uk/benefits/mon... and www.cvac.org.uk/cost-of-livi...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 11d

Like a foodbank but for mobile data, the National Databank provides free mobile SIM cards for people who can’t access the internet. To find out which local organisations in Calderdale are signed up as part of the databank network, check out the map: www.goodthingsfoundation.org/find-support...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 15d

This week, it's Get Online Week! We will be focusing on digital inclusion and what is out there to help people get online and enhance their digital skills. For more information, check out the Good Things Foundation website: www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/get...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 18d

For support with homelessness, check out Happy Days for housing support, guidance, resources, and drop-ins: happydaysuk.org

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 18d

For support for older people, check out AgeUK Calderdale and Kirklees for plenty of resources and guidance: www.ageuk.org.uk/calderdalean...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 20d

For support with children and resources for families, you can check out the Family Hubs website for plenty of information and support: calderdalefamilyhubs.org.uk

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 21d

For support with fuel poverty, energy efficiency, and more, you can check out Calderdale Council’s webpage which has plenty of options: new.calderdale.gov.uk/benefits/mon...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 22d

This week is Challenge Poverty week, and we will be focusing on different types of poverty around Calderdale. For more information on the Challenge Poverty campaign, visit the website: challengepoverty.co.uk

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 25d

Newground Together’s ‘Saving Together’ project helps people save money on their energy bills with workshops, 1-2-1 support, and drop-in sessions. To find out more, check out their website: www.newgroundtogether.co.uk/projects/sav...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 27d

To find a warm welcoming place, use the Council’s directory. Many offer social activities, refreshments, and further guidance, and are a safe, warm place to stay as the temperature drops. Find the directory here: new.calderdale.gov.uk/benefits/mon...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · 29d

This week, we will be focusing on staying warm and lowering heating bills. Please share the resources to your followers for their information!

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · Oct 2

Friends Against Scams are a national charity who offer local scam awareness sessions, the chance to become a Scam Champion and receive resources around scams, online training, and practitioner training. You can find out more on their website: www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · Oct 1

DWP have released information around a common scam, asking people to apply for their Winter Fuel Payment. For more official information about the Winter Fuel Payment, check out the government’s webpage: www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · Sep 30

For DIY budgeting resources, you can check out Money Helper for free budget planners, guidance around budgeting on an irregular income or how to save money using saving pots, and much more. Find their resources on their website: www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/everyday-...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · Sep 30

Have a bad spending habit you need motivation to get rid of? The Demotivator tool on Money Saving Expert shows you how much money you can save if you stop certain expenditures. Find it here: www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/dem...

VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · Sep 23

Noah’s Ark offers ‘Budget Like a Boss!!!!’ courses for those who need support budgeting. It covers priority and non-priority spending, managing and dealing with debts, and more. To register interest for the next budgeting course, check out their website: noahsarkcentre.org.uk/BudgetLikeAB...

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Independent Age @independentage.bsky.social · Sep 23

Over a million older people are missing out on support they're entitled to.

Our factsheet has tips on how to talk to someone in later life about boosting their income.

https://www.independentage.org/sites/default/files/2024-04/Leaflet-Help-to-claim.pdf

Got questions? Call us on 0800 319 6789 ☎️

A post from Independent Age on a blue background, stating that older people are missing out on more than £2.6 billion in Housing Benefit and Pension Credit entitlements annually. It features an illustrated stack of banknotes with a pound sign.

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VAC - Cost of Living @vaccol.bsky.social · Sep 22

This week is UK Savings week, so we will be focusing on saving money, and services that can help with budgeting support. Please share these resources as they are posted for more information for your followers! To find out more about UK Savings Week, check out the website: uksavingsweek.co.uk

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