In July, around 16 million people in the UK cut back on food and nearly half of all adults responsible for energy bills found it very or somewhat difficult to afford to pay them.

Most of us are worried about the escalating cost of living challenges we are currently having to deal with, whether it’s increased utility bills, grocery bills, travel costs, etc.

And according to the Bank of England, this situation could get worse before it gets better.

Your Letchworth Financial Health Team at Citizens Advice North Herts would like to offer some free practical support to help tackle this cost of living crisis.

On Thursday, August 18 at 10am and then again on Thursday, September 8 at 10am, at Create Community, 19-29 Station Road, Letchworth, SG6 3BB, we will be hosting a cost of living support workshop.

During this workshop we will explore:

· What financial support is being offered by the government

· Tips to help you reduce costs

· Energy saving tips

· Ways to maximise your income

· How to use an online benefit calculator

· How to search for grants

· How to use a budget planner & spending diary

· Available online apps for budgeting & shopping

· Benefits of comparing deals (Broadband/Mobile/Saving)

· What additional support is available locally for families

· Being aware of cost of living scams

· Where to go to get personal debt/benefit advice

So if you are worried about the spiralling cost of living and would like free practical advice that could save you money, please join us on either August 18 or September 8.

To book a place simply call/text 07551 275413 or email letchworthfinancialhealth@nhdcab.org.uk and leave your contact details. Or you can book directly on the Eventbrite site (search Cost of living, in Letchworth)

The Letchworth Financial Health project aims to improve the current and future financial education, support and wellbeing of our local community.

We offer a range of financial capability community workshops both face to face and online; each workshop is less than an hour and is both informative and relaxed. Please visit our project page https://northhertscab.org.uk/about-us/letchworth-financial-health for more information.

If you need any advice or support from Citizens Advice North Herts, please either call 01462 689801, or complete our contact form on https://northhertscab.org.uk/contact-us