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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

Somerset Carers

Caring for another person is very rewarding, but can be overwhelming and lonely at times. You can receive support from Somerset Carers for free if you are over 18 and you look after someone in an ‘unpaid’ caring capacity (not employed or self-employed as a Carer). To find out more, visit - Free support and information for Carers just like you – Somerset Carers.

Carer’s allowance

You could get £69.70 a week if you care for someone for at least 35 hours a week, and the person you care for gets certain benefits. You do not have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for. To check if you are eligible, visit Carer’s Allowance.

Disability Cost of Living payments (Carers)

Individuals on disability benefits will receive a one-off £150 payment in September to help with extra costs, such as for specialist equipment or transport. This is in addition to the £650 Cost of Living Payment for disabled people who also receive means-tested benefits. To check if you are eligible, visit the Cost of living support factsheet.

Disability Cost of Living payments

Individuals on disability benefits will receive a one-off £150 payment in September to help with extra costs, such as for specialist equipment or transport. This is in addition to the £650 Cost of Living Payment for disabled people who also receive means-tested benefits. To check if you are eligible, visit the Cost of living support factsheet.

Disability Benefits for autistic adults

Some benefits are paid to meet basic living costs, some are paid for specific expenses such as rent, and other benefits are paid if you meet certain criteria, such as being in full-time work. Find out more at National Autistic Society – Benefits for autistic adults.

Cost of living advice for people with learning disabilities

Last updated: October 3, 2025

Next review due: April 3, 2026

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