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Support for Somerset families and older people

Information on who can help you or your family in your local area

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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

Local ‘Surviving Winter’ Appeal

The Somerset Community Foundation has launched its ‘Surviving Winter’ appeal. This will help to support elderly residents who are struggling to heat their homes this winter.

Support for older people

  • Age UK offers guidance on how to apply for DWP benefits for older adults. Their information and advice team provide an independent, confidential and free welfare benefits service for people over 60.
  • Concessionary bus passes – Apply for a concessionary bus pass.
  • Pension Credit – If you’re over State Pension age and on a low income, you might be able to get extra money through Pension Credit. Apply online at GOV.UK or call 0800 99 1234.

Passport to leisure discounts

Families on low incomes can apply for discounted leisure activities. Please visit our Passport to Leisure page for more information.

Last updated: October 3, 2025

Next review due: April 3, 2026

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