Cost Of Living
Cost Of Living Information
We are closely monitoring the ongoing cost of living crisis. Our staff are working to consistently keep themselves updated with the latest information and advice from the government and other charities. Below, we have listed some websites that provide information on the cost of living crisis and other services that may be of use.
Citizen Advice – 08081969180
Home Energy Scotland – 08088082282
Advice Direct Scotland – 08088009060
Benefits calculator –https://benefits.inbest.ai/thistlecu
Low Income Cost of Living Payment – https://www.mygov.scot/cost-of-living-payments
Social Security Scotland – 08001822222
Scottish Welfare Fund – 03005550405
NLC Welfare Rights Services – 01698332551
Social Security Scotland – 08001822222
Free School Meals & Clothes Grants – 01698403203
Chris’s House -01236766755,
info@chrisshouse.org https://chrisshouse.org/
SAMH – 03448000550,
info@samh.org.uk https://samh.org.uk
Breathing Space – 0800838587,
https://breathingspace.scot/
Children 1st Parent Line – 0800282233
https://www.children1st.org.uk/parentline
Samaritans – 116123
jo@samaritans.org https://www.samaritans.org/
North Lanarkshire Council Tackling Poverty Team – 01698332551,
TPTeam@northlan.gov.uk
www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/welfare-rights-services