Winter often comes with hardships for many of us. We've put together a page of useful contacts to help those of you facing difficulties this winter. If you know of someone in need of help, keep an eye out and this page in mind.
People on low incomes may be elible for Housing Benefit, Discrectionary Housing Payments and Council Tax support from your local council.
Wiltshire Council: www.wiltshire.gov.uk/benefits
Cotswold District: www.cotswold.gov.uk/council-tax-and-benefits/
Support with debt, benefits, housing and employment.
Wiltshire Council: www.citizensadvicewiltshire.org.uk/ | 0800 144 8848
Cotswold District: www.citizensadvice-stroudandcotswold.org.uk/ | 0808 800 0511
Free housing advice.
Website: www.england.shelter.org.uk
Phone: 0808 800 4444
Free housing advice.
Website: www.samaritans.org
Phone: 116 123
Provide information and financial support.
Website: www.turn2us.org.uk/
Phone: 0808 802 2000
Help buy fruit, veg and milk if you're on a low income, pregnant or have a child under 4.
Website: www.healthystart.nhs.uk/
Phone: 0345 607 6823
Support for Mental Health.
Wiltshire: www.wiltshiremind.co.uk/
Cotswold District: www.sgmind.org.uk/
Provides emergency food, support and advice.
Wiltshire: www.ageuk.org.uk/wiltshire/ | 0808 196 2424
Cotswold District: www.ageuk.org.uk/gloucestershire/ | 01452 422660
Police non-emergency: 101
NHS non-emergency: 111
Wiltshire Council: 0300 456 0105
Cotswold District Council: 01285 623000
Wiltshire Highways: 0300 456 0105
Cotswold District Highways: 08000 514 514
RSPCA Emergencies: 0300 1234 999
Wessex Water: 0345 600 4600
Thames Water: 0800 316 9800
Galop (LGBT+ Helpline): 0800 999 5428
ManKind: 01823 334 244
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247