Help for the over 55s
Age UK provide free information on issues including benefits, energy bills, daily living aids,
social isolation and housing.
Telephone: 0800 678 1602 between 8am and 7pm
You can also find help near you in our directory
Winter Warmth Fund
This is for people aged over 60 who have less than £5,000 savings.
If you get the state pension (and/or pension credit), or struggle in winter due to heating costs, you can apply for a Cumbria Community Foundation grant of £200.