Cost of Living – Help and Support Available
We know that many East Renfrewshire residents may be struggling with rising costs of living. This booklet below includes a range of information to help you access support and advice. You can also find out about benefits you or someone you care for may be entitled to.
Care and Repair Service – Winter
For East Renfrewshire’s Money Advice Team, see here:
https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/mart
East Renfrewshire Citizen’s Advice:
https://www.cas.org.uk/bureaux/east-renfrewshire-citizens-advice-bureau
Energy Advice
Home Energy Saver Scheme:
UK Government Cost of Living Support:
https://www.gov.uk/cost-of-living
Scottish Government Cost of Living Support:
https://www.mygov.scot/cost-of-living-support
East Renfrewshire – Community Resources
You can find a list of all Warm and Welcome Spaces, as well as different food dignity initiatives available in communities at: https://eastrencommunityhub.org.uk/cost-of-living-directory/
East Renfrewshire’s Community Hub
https://eastrencommunityhub.org.uk/
East Renfrewshire Carers
https://www.eastrenfrewshirecarers.co.uk/
Care and Repair Services
https://www.carerepairrenfrewshire.org.uk/
Community Safety and Health
If you are worried about a child:
https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/worried-about-a-child
Adult safety and Protection:
https://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/adult-safety-and-protection
Assistance with Mental Health