Get Help in tough times
That’s why people across your area are getting help with the cost of living including help with managing your money. If you are struggling with the cost of living you may be able to get extra help. You don’t need to be on benefits. There’s immediate help for pensioners, those of working age and for families which can help with the cost of food and fuel.
- Extra financial help may be available to help towards your rent and Council Tax
- The Household Support Fund can provide one-off payments for food, fuel, repairs, school uniforms and clothing and other essential provisions
- If you’re pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to help through NHS Healthy Start
- We can provide food and fuel vouchers as well as emergency food parcels
- A confidential benefits checker to make sure you are receiving all the benefits you are entitled to
For immediate financial help from Bury Council visit:
bury.gov.uk/hardshiphelpBURYLET’S
- Please note If you are experiencing financial hardship, you will need to contact the Council on 0161 253 5400 to apply for the HSF fund.
- If you are in a CRISIS with no money, food, heating etc. Bury Support fund - Or you can call 0161 253 7030 (Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 5pm)
Contact your local Community Hub by calling 0161 253 5400 or email:
- North Community Hub - Elton, North Manor, Tottington and Ramsbottom: -Northcommunityhub@bury.gov.uk
- East Community Hub - Bury East, Moorside and Redvale: Eastcommunityhub@bury.gov.uk
- West Community Hub - Bury West, Radcliffe East, Radcliffe North and Radcliffe West: Westcommunityhub@bury.gov.uk
- Whitefield Community Hub - Besses, Pilkington Park and Unsworth: -Whitefieldcommunityhub@bury.gov.uk
- Prestwich Community Hub - Holyrood, Sedgley and St. Mary’s: Prestwichcommunityhub@bury.gov.uk
Bury and Bolton Citizens Advice Bureau provide tailored advice to your individual needs with support including debt advice and how to deal with priority payments. Freephone Adviceline: 0808 278 7804 available Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm and bookable face-to-face appointments available. Video drop-in service available: cabb.org.uk/ video-advice/
For further information on benefits, tax credits and Universal Credit which you may be entitled to, a free online calculator is available at: entitledto.co.uk
Support is available to help with your mental wellbeing: A confidential helpline is available for anyone experiencing difficulties with their mental wellbeing, including those struggling because of financial hardship. The Getting Help Helpline is available Monday to Saturday 8am-8pm and offers non-clinical support from experienced call-handlers, call 0161 464 3679. You can also contact trained crisis volunteers, supported by clinical supervisors, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by texting GMBury to 85258.
