Norfolk Network

𝐔𝐊 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 — 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰
With the cost of living still affecting families across the UK, many people are quietly struggling — often without realising that support may be available to them.

Below are some official and community-based forms of help that people may be entitled to, depending on their circumstances:

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 & 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭

• Council Tax Reduction schemes
• Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP)
• Local Welfare Assistance or hardship grants

𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 & 𝐔𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩

• Energy bill support and payment plans
• Priority Services Register (for vulnerable households)
• Warm Home Discount (eligibility based)

𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 & 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬

• Local food banks and community pantries
• School meal support and holiday provision
• Emergency grocery support via councils or charities

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 & 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

• Citizens Advice (free, confidential support)
• Debt and budgeting advice
• Benefits checks to ensure nothing is missed

Many people assume these services are “not for them”, but they exist to help prevent situations from becoming worse.

There is no judgement in needing help — and no harm in checking what support may be available locally.

If you’re aware of local support in your area — such as community organisations, churches, food projects, or local initiatives — feel free to share that information in the comments so others nearby can benefit.

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Girls are missing school because they’re not allowed to go to the toilet when they need to change.

This isn’t “discipline” — it’s dangerous.

Not changing a tampon = risk of toxic shock. Not letting kids go = risk of humiliation.

**It’s about bloody time this stopped.

1 in 10 girls in the UK have missed school due to period poverty. Access to menstrual products is essential for education.