Additional national cost of living help and support

Further resources for you, to help you through the national cost of living crisis

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Cost of living support for Somerset residents: Step by step

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Cost of living support for Somerset residents: Step by step

You might be able to get support with the cost of food, energy, water, and other essentials

1Local cost of living support

Somerset offers a wide range of support services to help residents and families with everyday needs. Whether you’re looking for financial advice, food support, warm spaces, or help during school holidays, there are local organisations and programmes ready to assist.

  1. Community Hubs, Warm Hubs and Talking Cafés and Help4All
  2. Financial, energy and housing support in Somerset
  3. Local food support in Somerset
  4. Support for Somerset families and older people
  5. Help with basic household essentials

2National cost of living help and advice

Find useful websites, community organisations, advice and guidance to help you through the rising cost of living.

  1. National financial and energy support
  2. National support for Carers and people living with a disability
  3. National cost of living support for families and older people
  4. Additional national cost of living help and support

3Somerset Household Support Fund crisis vouchers

Providing short-term, crisis vouchers to Somerset residents

  1. What is the Household Support Fund?
  2. Who can apply for the household support fund crisis vouchers

Benefits calculator

You can use an independent, free and anonymous benefits calculator to check what you could be entitled to. This will give you an estimate of:

  • the benefits you could get
  • how much your benefit payments could be
  • how your benefits will be affected if you start work or increase your hours
  • how your benefits will be affected if your circumstances change – for example, if you have a child or move in with your partner

Free NHS Prescriptions

You may be able to get free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment, eye tests and help with other NHS costs. Use the NHS tool to see what help you could get.

Mental Health Support

If you are an adult living in Somerset and experiencing difficulties with your mental health, we are here to help. Open Mental Health offers support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that anyone struggling with poor mental health can access the right support at the right time.

Mindline is a confidential listening service which provides a safe place to talk if you, or someone you know, is in distress. You can phone Mindline on 01823 276 892 or freephone 0800 138 1692. The helpline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Last updated: October 3, 2025

Next review due: April 3, 2026

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