Organisations and schemes that can help with housing, social isolation and keeping warm.
Age UK
Age UK North Cumbria provides free information on issues including:
- benefits
- energy bills
- daily living aids
- social isolation
- housing
Telephone: 0800 678 1602 between 8am and 7pm
Copeland Age and Advice Service
Copeland Age and Advice Service (CAAS) C.I.C - helps those over the age of 55 in Copeland.
Pension Credit
Tops up weekly income for pensioners who get less than £227.10 a week (or £346.60 for couples) and have less than £10,000 in savings. It can also give access to help with rent, council tax, Winter Fuel Payments and TV licences.
Winter Warmth Fund
This fund is for people aged 60 years and over, who have less than £10,000 savings.