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  • Help with benefits, rent and other bills

    Benefits you may be entitled to that can help with rent and bills.

  • Help for families with children

    Support available to help families, including, Free School Meals, School Uniform Grant, School Transport and Childcare offer Wales.

  • Supporting people and housing related support

    Support available to help with housing costs and council tax.

  • Getting help with energy bills

    Information about energy supplier support and government support opportunities to help with energy costs.

  • Help with your water bills

    Advice and support from Welsh Water.

  • Get help paying for food

    Foodbanks and local providers giving emergency food and support to people in crisis.

  • Help with heating oil and liquid petroleum gas (LPG) costs (2026)

    If you are already receiving CTRS and your home is not connected to the gas grid, we will contact you directly and invite you to apply.

  • Find a Food bank or Food Support provider

    Within Blaenau Gwent we currently have a number of food banks/organisations providing help with food provisions for residents during this Cost of Living Crisis.

  • Find a Warm Space

    Warm Spaces are places where people can gather in a warm, safe, welcoming place and enjoy a little company.

  • Other support and advice

    Financial advice, Citizens Advice and support for older people.

  • Mental Health and Wellbeing

    If you or someone you know needs a little extra support we have put together a list of organisations that offer advice and support.

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