Are you worried about the rising cost of energy bills, food and transport? You are not alone; the cost-of-living crisis is affecting many of us. You may want help accessing grants and debt advice, support getting all the money you're entitled to, or simply want to know more about the government's recent support measures. Whatever your money worries may be, BCC has put together some helpful information to help you. 

Clicking here will take you to Birmingham City Council's cost of living support.

Birmingham City Council has produced guidance on several schemes now available to Birmingham residents to tackle fuel poverty, from free installation of central heating, switching energy supplier, support with fuel debts, energy saving measures, energy efficient appliances and more. 

Clicking here will take you to Birmingham City Council's guidance of schemes to help tackle fuel poverty.

Simple Energy Advice - SEA provide free advice on energy efficiency, grants and bills and can be contacted free on 0800 444 202.

Birmingham City Council has produced guidance on staying safe during severe weather, including dedicated information on winter weather, thunderstorms and lightning, and gales and high winds. 

Clicking here will take you to Birmingham City Council's guidance on staying safe during bad weather.

The Met Office has produced a range of seasonal advice to help deal with the worst weather throws at us, including guidance on travel, your home, health and wellbeing, your community and being weather ready for winter. 

Clicking here will take you to the MET office's range of seasonal weather advice.